Pisa, 7 October 2024 – On the occasion of the World Menopause Day, which is celebrated on October 18Onda ETS Foundation organizes the second edition of the (H)Open day involving hospitals with the Pink Sticker for raise awareness among women about the changes that accompany menopause and on behavioral, diagnostic and therapeutic strategies that allow not only to improve the disorders that characterize short-term problems, but also to prevent and/or reduce medium-long term complications, such as cardiovascular diseases, osteoporosis and dementias.
“What emerges from the survey ‘Menopause in women’s lives’ – declares Francesca Merzagora, president of Fondazione Onda ETS – which we carried out in collaboration with the Elma Research Institute by interviewing 600 women between 45 and 55 years old, is That women live passively with the symptoms of this phase of great change but, with the increase in life expectancy, today they have the prospect of spending around thirty years in menopause. A long period in which correct information, careful prevention and adequate treatment of symptoms, when necessary, can significantly contribute to improving the quality of their life by limiting the impact of chronic degenerative diseases.”
The over 160 structures of the Pink Sticker network that have joined, including the Aoup, they will offer free clinical-diagnostic and information services to the female population. For the occasion, the information booklet “Hot flashes during menopause – much more than an annoying disorder” will also be distributed in hospitals, also available in electronic format on the website www.fondazioneonda.it in the “Publications” section.
Here are the initiatives offered in Pisa in Aoup:
Type of service: Informational and experiential group meeting for cancer patients, caregivers and healthcare workers, entitled: “Drug-induced menopause: emotional-relational consequences and management strategies” Date: 10/18/2024 Afternoon time: 3pm: 00 – 17:00 Location: Senology Unit, Building 6, S. Chiara Hospital, Multidisciplinary Room, Ground Floor. Reservation required: Yes Telephone number / email address to book: 050 993527
Type of service: Conference entitled: “Menopause and osteoporosis, classification, prevention and treatment”. Date: 10/19/2024 Further information: the event is organized by the Aoup and the City Council for Equal Opportunities. With the patronage of the Municipality of Pisa, University of Pisa, Regional Center for Coordination of Health and Gender Medicine, Onda, Local Health Authority, Order of Surgeons and Dentists of Pisa. Morning time: 09.30 – 12.00 Venue: Municipality of Pisa, Sala Baleari (Piazza XX Settembre).
The initiatives in Aoup are coordinated by the company representative of the Pink Stickers Federica Marchetti.
