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Congress Holds First Menopause Hearing as Research Gaps Persist
Congress holds first menopause hearing amid research gaps
In brief
Congress holds first menopause hearing amid research gaps Congress holds first menopause hearing as research lags behind public awareness Originally reported by Newsweek.
First Menopause Hearing
Senate holds first congressional hearing on menopause with title 'Half the Country, Zero Hearings'.
Research Gaps Persist
NIH spends $78 million on menopause research versus $314 million on prostate cancer in fiscal 2025.
Bipartisan Request
Sens. Gillibrand and Scott request GAO to examine federal funding for menopause research and care.
New Legislation
Senate reintroduces bill authorizing $275 million over five years for menopause and midlife health.
FDA Changes
FDA removes cardiovascular and breast cancer warnings from hormone therapy labels in February.
Research vs. Reality
Menopause research lags behind public awareness as medical systems struggle to keep pace.
What it means
Congress holds first menopause hearing as research lags behind public awareness
