Hormone Health Data and Research Act
Women's Health: Perimenopause Hormone Research
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process after being introduced in the House. It has been sent to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce for review. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
While women's health is a popular topic, most bills that only ask for studies do not make it through the full legislative process unless they are added to a larger health package.
Key Points
- This bill asks the National Institutes of Health to look at how hormone levels change in women before they start showing signs of perimenopause. It aims to find out if there is a normal pattern for these changes that doctors can track.
- The Department of Health and Human Services would also check if hormone tests actually help doctors diagnose or treat perimenopause better. They want to see if having a record of a woman's normal hormone levels is useful for her future medical care.
- Within 18 months, these health agencies must give a report to Congress. This report will explain what they found, what information is still missing, and what research should happen next to help women manage their health as they age.
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Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced in House
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Hormone Health Data and Research Act
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