Gillibrand Holds Senate Hearing on Menopause, Calling It a Major Health Issue

Gillibrand, who chairs the subcommittee, said the topic has been largely overlooked in federal policy and medical research. She cited estimates that more than 6 million American women in the military and civilian sectors are currently experiencing menopause or perimenopause. The senator called for expanded access to hormone therapy, better training for military health providers, and increased federal funding for menopause research.