US EditionMenopause screening to be included in NHS health checks from next year
- NHS health checks will include questions about menopause starting next year, benefiting millions of women, as announced by Health Secretary Wes Streeting.
- Streeting stated that many women suffer in silence, and this change aims to provide them with needed visibility and support.
- Dame Lesley Regan noted that 400,000 women in the UK will become menopausal this year, but most lack knowledge about symptoms.
- Mariella Frostrup described the inclusion of menopause in health checks as a major leap forward for women and the economy.
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IBTimes UKNHS to Add Menopause to Health Checks in Landmark Shift After Years of Campaigning
After years of public campaigning and parliamentary action, the NHS will formally include menopause in routine health assessments for adults aged 40–74. Campaigners say the change could improve quality of life for millions while reducing long-term risks such as osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease.
The Independent
Questions on menopause to be included in NHS health checks for the first time
NHS health checks are offered to eligible people between 40 and 74, looking for those at risk of conditions like type 2 diabetes and heart disease.
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Menopause to Be Included in NHS Health Checks for the First Time
Great news for women across the UK! In a significant move towards better women's health care, the government has announced that menopause will now be included in routine NHS Health Checks for the first time. This change is set to benefit nearly 5 million women aged 40–74, helping to raise awareness, improve diagnosis, and ensure timely support for those experiencing perimenopausal and menopausal symptoms. Major NHS update brings menopause into r…
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