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

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