WA SR8657

Senate Resolution 8657 expresses support for efforts to provide tools and treatment to improve quality of life and health outcomes for people affected by menopause.

Postmenopausal women may spend up to 40 percent of their lives dealing with menopausal symptoms, which can include osteoporosis, cardiovascular diseases, mental disorders, sleep disorders, and diminished cognitive function.

Women of color experience menopause earlier on average, leading to a 40 percent higher risk of developing coronary heart disease over their lifetime.

Nearly 11 percent of women aged 45 to 60 miss work due to menopause symptoms, costing an estimated $1.8 billion annually in missed work days alone.

Copies of the resolution are to be transmitted to the Washington State Department of Health and the Governor.