Paper: GS – I/II, Subject: Society and Social Justice, Topic: Welfare schemes related to Women, Issue: Perimenopause and Menopause Care in India.
Context:
Tamil Nadu and Karnataka have announced policies focusing on perimenopause and menopause care for women in midlife. The aim is to make their physical and mental-health needs part of routine public health care rather than leaving women to simply endure symptoms.
Key Takeaways:
Why is a Dedicated Policy Needed?
Women’s health programmes have traditionally focused largely on the reproductive age group, especially pregnancy and maternal health. Midlife women therefore often receive inadequate attention.
A dedicated policy can:
- Enable early identification of health problems
- Provide screening, counselling and treatment
- Reduce stigma around menopause
- Ensure timely referral to higher facilities
- Improve awareness among women and families
Steps Taken by States:
- Tamil Nadu has proposed a perimenopausal care policy providing screening, counselling and treatment through Primary Health Centres and higher facilities.
- Karnataka introduced “Ruthu Thare”, a dedicated women’s health initiative with a strong focus on perimenopause and menopause.
- Both States plan community outreach, women’s clinics, screening and referral services to district hospitals and medical colleges.
Challenges:
- Menopausal symptoms are often not taken seriously, including within the medical system.
- Many women may hesitate to seek care because of stigma or lack of awareness.
- Health workers need adequate training, while counselling and mental-health support must be accessible.
- Success will depend on implementation and follow-up.
Conclusion:
These initiatives represent a shift towards life-cycle-based women’s health care. Making menopause care routine, accessible and stigma-free can improve women’s health and quality of life in midlife.
Source: (The Hindu)
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