Senate Bill 356 mandates the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) to collaborate with healthcare providers, including obstetricians, gynecologists, community health centers, and hospitals, to enhance education for women regarding perimenopause and menopause. The bill aims to prepare women for these life stages by providing comprehensive information on symptoms, processes, and related issues. DHS is tasked with creating both electronic and physical informational materials that will be accessible to women identified by their healthcare providers as experiencing or approaching perimenopause and menopause.

The educational materials developed by DHS will cover a range of topics, including symptoms and treatments for perimenopause and menopause, when to seek medical advice, the biological processes involved, and guidance on discussing these topics with family and friends. This initiative is designed to ensure that women have the necessary resources and support to navigate perimenopause and menopause effectively. The bill will take effect on the first day of the third month following its publication.