Menopause

(asked on 18th May 2021) - View Source

Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what additional steps his Department will take to reduce the stigma of menopause; and if he will make a statement.


Answered by
Nadine Dorries Portrait
Nadine Dorries
This question was answered on 22nd June 2021

From September 2020, relationships, sex education and health education became compulsory in all state funded schools. As part of this, pupils are taught about menstrual health and the menopause.

On 8 March, we launched a 14-week call for evidence as part of the first Government-led Women’s Health Strategy for England. The online survey within the call for evidence seeks information on the menopause. By better understanding women’s experiences, we can ensure key parts of the health service are meeting their needs. We will respond to the call for evidence after the summer and we aim to publish the Women’s Health Strategy before the end of the year.

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