Submitted by Fiona Clark on Thursday 14th November 2024
Published on Tuesday 7th January 2025
Current status: Open
Open until: Monday 7th July 2025
Current Signatures: 35
(count is updated approximately hourly)
Fund a national checkup scheme at menopause in England
Around menopause a number of 'silent' changes occur that women may not be aware of but can increase their risk of osteoporosis, heart disease, diabetes & dementia, including changes in blood pressure, cholesterol & triglycerides. A health check at the time of menopause could improve long-term health
Women may have a longer lifespan than men but our healthspan is not as good, with 25% more time spent in ill health. Many of the changes that increase the risk of these diseases occur without being noticed around menopause. I would like the Government to fund a checkup which tests for risk factors at this time. They should also advise on lifestyle or medications that could help reduce those risks & keep women healthy for longer.
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