Servicewomen and Veterans Menopause Research Act

This bill mandates that the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, conduct a comprehensive evaluation of research pertaining to menopause, perimenopause, and mid-life women's health. This evaluation must cover both completed and ongoing studies, specifically focusing on women who are members of the Armed Forces or veterans. Key areas of inquiry include identifying gaps in knowledge regarding treatments, the impact of military service and combat roles on symptoms, and the effect of these conditions on mental health. Within 180 days of enactment, both Secretaries are required to submit a report to Congress. This report must include the findings of their evaluation, recommendations for improving professional training resources for healthcare providers, and a strategic plan. The strategic plan is intended to resolve identified knowledge gaps and pinpoint topics requiring further research to improve treatments for menopause-related symptoms in servicewomen and veterans. The bill also emphasizes supplementing existing efforts by the Department of Health and Human Services and includes a Sense of Congress encouraging additional research.