                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

WOMEN&#8217;S MENSTRUAL HEALTH PROGRAM (§ 32.1-73.28)

A. For the purposes of this section:
			&#8220;Endometriosis&#8221; means a systemic disease generally occurring in
menstruating individuals, which may also occur in premenarchal and
postmenopausal individuals.
			&#8220;Menstrual disorder&#8221; means any menstruation-related disorder or
menstruation-related condition and includes endometriosis and polycystic ovary
syndrome.

B. The Commissioner shall establish within the Department the Women&#8217;s
Menstrual Health Program to identify and assist patients who have displayed
symptoms related to menstrual disorders.

C. The Department shall, in accordance with evidence-based industry best
practices, guidelines, and screening tools, as recommended by the American
College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists or another nationally recognized body
as may be designated by the Commissioner:

   1. Provide education and training to health care providers, hospital staff who
   encounter patients in emergency situations, and the public concerning
   menstrual health, menstrual health screening, and menstrual health care; and

   2. Provide information and resources on the Department&#8217;s website for
   health care providers and patients, which shall include:
   				a. Evidence-based clinical practice guidelines for health care providers
   for the screening, referral, treatment, and follow-up care of patients who
   have displayed symptoms related to menstrual disorders; and
   				b. Educational materials for health care providers and the public
   concerning menstrual disorders.

HISTORY: 2025, c. 694.