The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has announced today that women across England will benefit from the menopause being included in routine NHS health checks for the first time.
The addition of dedicated questions to NHS Health Checks about the menopause – free assessments offered to eligible adults aged 40-74 every five years – will benefit nearly 5 million women.
Professor Janice Rymer, BMS Chair, said:
“The BMS welcomes this move to raise awareness of the menopause and help women access appropriate care.
“This will be a further opportunity for healthcare professionals to provide timely, evidence-based information, guiding women towards maintaining good health during the menopause transition and beyond.”
Read the full announcement on the DHSC website.