French Government Initiates Parliamentary Inquiry into Menopause
The mission, led by MP Stéphanie Rist, aims to address key challenges in menopause care and awareness for 14 million women.
- The mission was announced on World Menopause Day, highlighting the societal importance of the issue.
- President Emmanuel Macron supports this initiative to tackle the societal taboo surrounding menopause.
- The inquiry will focus on symptoms, preventive approaches, and current healthcare practices.
- France's Ministry of Health reports that 87% of menopausal women experience symptoms beyond the cessation of menstruation.
- The mission will involve key stakeholders, including the National College of Gynecologists and Obstetricians, with findings expected by spring 2025.