Parliamentary QA
Top Symptoms for Referral to Menopause Centre and Possible Screening of Symptoms under Healthier SG
7 August 2024
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NOTICE PAPER NO. 2969
NOTICE OF QUESTION FOR WRITTEN ANSWER
FOR THE SITTING OF PARLIAMENT ON OR AFTER 7 AUGUST 2024
Name and Constituency of Member of Parliament
Ms Nadia Ahmad Samdin
MP for Ang Mo Kio GRC
Question No. 6025
To ask the Minister for Health (a) what the top symptoms for referral to the Menopause Centre are; and (b) whether the Ministry will consider screening for perimenopausal and menopausal symptoms, such as arthralgia, osteoporosis and sleep disturbances, as part of the Healthier SG movement.
Answer
1 Amongst patients referred to the KK Menopause Centre, the top symptoms were hot flushes, poor sleep/insomnia, mood disorders (low mood/ feelings of anxiety), vaginal dryness and sexual problems.
2 Under Healthier SG, the relationship between the primary care doctor and enrollee is central. Women who are experiencing menopausal symptoms can inform their primary care doctor, who would be well placed to assess the symptoms and the patient’s needs and make recommendations on further management.