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The all-party parliamentary group on menopause released a report detailing the impact of menopause, raising concerns about healthcare provision.
When will the government respond to the all-party parliamentary group on menopause's report on the impact of menopause?
I am grateful for the hon. Lady's work on issues around the menopause and the all-party group's efforts. I have read her report with 13 recommendations. The Government are already working on many of those, from cost of hormone replacement therapy to supporting women in the workplace.
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Specific timeline for responding to the report was not provided
Working On Many Issues
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Q2
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Only 14% of the UK's 13 million menopausal women have a diagnosis, highlighting the need for more resources, training, and awareness.
The lack of information about symptoms is a recognised barrier to diagnosis. Only 14% of the UK's 13 million menopausal women have a diagnosis and are accessing treatment. More resource, training and awareness are urgently needed. Will the Government listen to the APPG's recommendations and commit to a menopause-specific health check for all women?
The hon. Lady is right about the lack of awareness, which is increasing through her campaign and others. There is a significant rise in the number of women being prescribed HRT, but more work remains. I am reviewing the 13 recommendations from her report and will discuss this further when we meet regularly.
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Commitment to menopause-specific health check was not provided
Awareness Is Increasing
More Work Remains
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