Focus on women health: menopause and menstruation finally taboo!

Focus on women health: menopause and menstruation finally taboo!

Österreich - Today, on May 27, 2025, the focus on women's health in Austria. On the occasion of the international day of action, the challenges and needs of women in various phases of life are illuminated. According to ots, women are exposed to health influences that differ due to biological differences such as hormone balance and metabolism from those of the men. This can lead to other symptoms and disease risks. In addition, women often have different health behavior and are often faced with gender stereotypes that lead to false diagnoses.

The current health policy measures aim to specifically support women. The promotion of women's health is a key area in the government program. Taboo topics, such as menopause and menstruation, are particularly emphasized. More than every fourth woman suffers from change of change, with menopause often affected with negative stigma. Minister of Health Korinna Schumann calls for better information distribution and targeted health offers to support women in this phase of life.

menopause and their effects

The menopause that can be divided into three phases - premenopause, perimenopause and postmenopause - are a normal part of the female life cycle and not a disease. The beginning and the end of this phase vary individually and the duration ranges from five to eight years, but can also be shorter or longer. As mentioned guide to women's health, some women experience regular cycles up to menopause, while others are confronted with irregular intervals.

A revised study by the Ministry of Health in the Health Report 2024 shows that almost 98 percent of the interviewed reports on complaints during or after the menopause. In addition, every tenth woman does not feel taken seriously with her problems. However, these health challenges are often associated with a lack of information and information. 55 percent of women who suffer from menstrual pain use pain relievers to relieve their symptoms, while psychological problems such as depression and irritability often occur.

financial burdens and political measures

According to the menstrual health report 2024, 20 percent of women have difficulty financing menstrual items. Around 500,000 women in Austria are affected by period poverty, which reflects a significant number. Women's Minister Eva-Maria Holzleitner emphasizes that menstrual products and contraceptives are not luxury items. From January 1, 2026, these products are to be released from VAT in order to reduce the financial burden. The government program also provides for a sales tax exemption for contraceptives, which should reduce responsibility and financial burden for women.

Overall, the discussions and analyzes on the international day of action illustrate how important it is to contribute the health of women in medical and political discourse. The focus on evidence -based information, education and support is necessary to meet women throughout their lifespan.