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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Menopause

Tuesday 1 November 2022 · 2 questions

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Answered 0 Partly answered 2 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Government has read the all-party parliamentary group on menopause's report with 13 recommendations.
  • Government is working on several of the report's recommendations, including cost of hormone replacement therapy and workplace support for women.
  • Lack of information about menopause symptoms is a barrier to diagnosis, with only 14% of menopausal women in the UK having a diagnosis and accessing treatment.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Carolyn Harris Lab Neath and Swansea East
Women & Equalities
Context

The all-party parliamentary group on menopause released a report detailing the impact of menopause, raising concerns about healthcare provision.

Question

When will the government respond to the all-party parliamentary group on menopause's report on the impact of menopause?

Answer from Maria Caulfield

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.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Specific timeline for responding to the report was not provided

How: Working On Many Issues

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Q2 Carolyn Harris Lab Neath and Swansea East
NHS
Context

Only 14% of the UK's 13 million menopausal women have a diagnosis, highlighting the need for more resources, training, and awareness.

Question

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?

Answer from Maria Caulfield

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.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Commitment to menopause-specific health check was not provided

How: Awareness Is Increasing, More Work Remains

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