HR 11 — A Resolution recognizing the month of June 2025 as "Lipedema Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.

PRINTER'S NO.   147

                     THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA



           HOUSE RESOLUTION
              No. 11
                                                Session of
                                                  2025

     INTRODUCED BY LABS, JANUARY 16, 2025

     REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON HEALTH, JANUARY 16, 2025


                                 A RESOLUTION
 1   Recognizing the month of June 2025 as "Lipedema Awareness Month"
 2      in Pennsylvania.
 3      WHEREAS, Lipedema is a chronic medical condition
 4   characterized by a symmetric buildup of adipose tissue in the
 5   legs and arms; and
 6      WHEREAS, Lipedema almost exclusively affects women and is
 7   known to start or worsen during puberty or other periods of
 8   hormonal changes, such as pregnancy and menopause; and
 9      WHEREAS, Lipedema may cause muscle pain, tenderness,
10   swelling, easy bruising and fatigue; and
11      WHEREAS, Sometimes the presence of nodular and fibrotic
12   texture beneath the skin can create an uneven, dimpled
13   appearance; and
14      WHEREAS, There are no definitive diagnostic tests for
15   lipedema; and
16      WHEREAS, The causes of the condition are not well understood,
17   making it difficult to diagnose; and
18      WHEREAS, Lipedema is commonly misdiagnosed as lymphedema or
 1   obesity, though symptoms are resistant to dietary interventions
 2   and exercise; and
 3      WHEREAS, Lipedema can have a negative impact on an
 4   individual's mental health and quality of life, leading to lack
 5   of energy, feelings of hopelessness, low self-esteem or eating
 6   disorders; and
 7      WHEREAS, While there is no known cure for lipedema, there are
 8   various care and treatment options available to manage symptoms
 9   and improve quality of life; and
10      WHEREAS, Providers commonly advise daily light to moderate
11   exercise in combination with an anti-inflammatory diet for
12   lipedema patients; and
13      WHEREAS, The Lipedema Foundation is a nonprofit that supports
14   collaborative research to address the basic biology, genetics
15   and epidemiology of lipedema, with the goal of improving the
16   treatment landscape for everyone with this condition; and
17      WHEREAS, Increased public awareness of lipedema is needed to
18   improve diagnosis and treatment; therefore be it
19      RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize the
20   month of June 2025 as "Lipedema Awareness Month" in
21   Pennsylvania; and be it further
22      RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives encourage
23   continued research and support for those living with lipedema.




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