Association accuses Government of abandoning women in menopause

The Portuguese Menopause Association criticized the absence of menopause policies in the 2027 State Budget proposal, highlighting the neglect of three million women affected by menopause. Cristina Mesquita de Oliveira, the association's president, emphasized that the government has failed to implement previous commitments regarding menopause care and medication coverage. Despite discussions with government officials about the importance of including menopause in public policies, no progress has been made. The association is advocating for the inclusion of measures from previous budgets and is seeking responses from political parties regarding their proposals for menopause policies. Women in menopause express concerns about the lack of consultations and medication support within the National Health Service.