Congress is finally talking about menopause

By: Shefali Luthra, The 19th, Isabela Espadas Barros Leal, The 19th

Outlets: Alaska Beacon

Published: September 18, 2026

Words: 862

Last Updated: 1 month ago

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This story was originally reported by Shefali Luthra and Isabela Espadas Barros Leal of The 19th. Meet Shefali and Isabela and read more of their reporting on gender, politics and policy.

The first-ever congressional hearing on menopause is coming with a request to the federal government: Evaluate how to better fund treatment and research of menopause and healthcare for middle-aged women.

New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, a Democrat who convened …

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