SPHERE enters submission into Senate Inquiry into Menopause

SPHERE has provided a submission in response to the Senate Inquiry into issues relating to menopause and perimenopause. In our submission we have ensured that the perspectives of perimenopausal and menopausal women have been listened to, and prioritised.

SPHERE consulted consumers, and expert representatives from our 15 partners and identified significant gaps in policy, education, service provision and research translation for the practical management of menopause and perimenopause symptoms within Australia.

To enable women to gain greater control over decisions and actions affecting their health, to ensure that they have access to equitable and individualised care, and to future-proof our economy and society, SPHERE recommends:

• a population health approach to perimenopause and menopause management;
• a Shared Care Model of service delivery for perimenopause and menopause, including integrated care hubs for menopause;
• a structured and committed approach to increasing education and awareness in perimenopause and menopause for healthcare professionals, workplaces, communities, and individuals; and
• gender equity in evidence-based, translational research
• Read the submission here

Read the submission here