Emphasised the importance of the 'Manifesto for Menopause' launched during World Menopause Day. Highlighted issues such as lack of diagnosis by healthcare professionals, negative impact on working women, and the need for health checks at 40+ NHS health checks to include questions about menopause symptoms. Mentioned recommendations like a national formulary for hormone replacement therapy (HRT), inclusion of menopause in GP quality and outcomes framework, mandating companies with more than 250 employees to introduce menopause action plans, licensing testosterone for women, better funding for research, and review of demand for specialist menopause care.

Suggested that men need a deep understanding of the challenges of menopause to support their female colleagues, friends or family members.

Agreed with Dowd's points on the importance of extra training and support for GPs to recognise menopause symptoms better.

Acknowledged the impact of menopause on women leaving work due to feeling unsupported, agreeing that businesses should provide more help. Also emphasised the need for a united strategy across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

It is marvellous to see a number of male colleagues in the Chamber. I grew up with limited exposure to discussions about menopause, and my wife's experience highlighted how difficult it can be for women when their symptoms are not properly understood or diagnosed by GPs. As an MP, it is important to engage with people who can help raise awareness, such as hosting a menopause café where individuals can discuss the topic in a relaxed environment. I thank my wife and her GP for bringing this issue to light and highlight the importance of providing support at work since symptoms may arise at any age.

This debate is timely in highlighting the link between osteoporosis and menopause, as bone health is crucial during this period. Oestrogen decline can cause significant loss of bone density, leading to osteoporosis, which affects half of all women over 50. The Better Bones campaign calls for universal access to fracture liaison services (FLS), a world standard for fracture prevention that only 57% of the eligible population have access to in the UK. I call on the Government to ensure full FLS coverage, preventing 74,000 fractures within five years and releasing 750,000 hospital bed days, while also delivering a £3 return for every £1 invested.

Thanked his hon. Friend for securing the debate during World Menopause Awareness Month, highlighted a menopause in the workplace workshop being hosted in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney, supported the call for all political parties to commit to supporting those experiencing the menopause in their manifestos ahead of the next general election, emphasised the need for employers to mandate companies with more than 250 employees to introduce menopause action plans, stressed that almost half of the UK working population are women over 50 who face challenges due to menopause symptoms, and called on businesses to commit to putting an action plan in place to help their staff experiencing symptoms.

Commended the APPG for bringing this important issue to the House, highlighted that 51% of the population are women who go through menopause but face barriers due to stigma and silence surrounding it, noted that many women leave their job because of menopause symptoms as they feel unsupported by their employer, welcomed the Government’s commitment in the women’s health strategy to ensure employers support women during menopause, called for a trial of menopause leave in England, highlighted risks to women's health including heart disease and osteoporosis, advocated for urgent reform of prescription charges exemptions system, emphasised the need for healthcare professionals to give advice about what to expect when menopause starts.

I commend the hon. Member for Bootle for setting the scene well, expressing support for the motion and highlighting personal experiences related to menopause. He emphasises the importance of understanding in the home, family, and workplace, mentioning his own experience with employing staff members who face these challenges. He also praises the role of private support groups in Northern Ireland, asking if the Government can provide assistance for such initiatives. Furthermore, he acknowledges the increased risk of osteoporosis associated with menopause, questioning whether there is a process to help women apply for personal independence payments. He stresses the need for proactive guidance from the Government to businesses and highlights that 45% of women felt menopausal symptoms negatively impacted their work while 47% needed to take days off due to menopause.

Congratulates the Member for Swansea East on securing the debate; acknowledges the importance of menopause as a health issue, not just a women's issue. Highlights inadequate quality of care and support received by women during menopause, including delays in proper diagnosis and treatment. Emphasises the need for better education and training for healthcare professionals regarding menopause, stressing the importance of early detection. Praises progress on access to hormone replacement therapy (HRT) but calls attention to disparities in availability based on geographic location and socio-economic status. Criticises current shortages of HRT drugs, urging the government to address these issues. Advocates for Labour's plans to introduce menopause action plans for large employers and guidance for small businesses to support women experiencing symptoms at work.

Welcomed the debate and praised Carolyn Harris for her tireless advocacy on women’s health issues. Maria acknowledged progress made in reducing NHS prescription costs for HRT, launching a campaign to alert women about these changes, and rolling out HRT prepayment certificates which have been purchased by over 400,000 women. She also discussed initiatives like the menopause simulator to help officials understand symptoms better. Additionally, she mentioned progress on supply chain issues of HRT products and research efforts into managing menopausal symptoms.

Acknowledged the Government's progress but pressed Maria Caulfield for more details regarding plans to boost training and development for clinicians to support women experiencing menopause symptoms.

Acknowledged contributions from various MPs including Judith Cummins for her work with Better Bones campaign, Gerald Jones's menopause workshop, Jim Shannon’s interventions on clarity and precision, and Nick Smith on clinical awareness issues. Also thanked the shadow Minister Abena Oppong-Asare for supporting Labour’s workplace charter.