PA HR282

Designates September 2025 as "Perimenopause Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania

Perimenopause typically begins 8-10 years before menopause, with most women experiencing symptoms between ages 35-50 and lasting an average of 4 years (up to 8 years)

Symptoms include irregular menstrual cycles, weight gain, joint/muscle pain, brain fog, depression, anxiety, hot flashes, sleep disturbances, reduced fertility, bone loss, and altered cholesterol levels

Only 50% of women in perimenopause, menopause, or post-menopause discuss it with a physician, and only 41% of those women have used treatments like hormone therapy

Resolution aims to promote education about symptoms, treatment options, and preventative strategies including weight-bearing exercise, strength training, hormone therapy, and dietary changes