brought a sparkle of Hollywood to the U.S. Capitol this Thursday, standing alongside a group of bipartisan senators to champion a cause close to her heart: advancing research and education about menopause.
The legislation in question, known as the Advancing Menopause Care and Mid-Life Women's Health Act, seeks substantial federal investment—$275 million, to be precise—in menopause-related initiatives.This funding would support hormone therapy treatments, which are crucial for managing symptoms like hot flashes, and boost clinical trials and research efforts.Halle Berry outside the U.S.
Support for the bill spans the political spectrum, with seventeen female senators—three Republicans, thirteen Democrats, and one independent—backing the initiative.Their collective voice on Thursday aimed to ease the dialogue surrounding menopause, making it a less taboo topic. Amidst this growing awareness, President Joe Biden last year announced a new federal program aimed at bolstering research into women's health, with a particular focus on menopause.Dr. Monica Bertagnolli, the director of the National Institutes of Health, highlighted the glaring gap in women's health research, especially concerning older women.