Menopause
Perimenopause and Menopause are natural transitions in the reproductive life of any woman. Many women struggle with the changes associated with menopause. Please see the information below to learn more.
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Menopause and U
www.menopauseandu.ca
An excellent website from the SOGC regarding the normal changes of menopause.
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The Canadian Menopause Society (CMS)
www.canadianmenopausesociety.org
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Menopause HUB
An online collaboration between the CMS and SOGC
www.canadianmenopausesociety.org/professionals/menopause-hub/
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The Menopause Society
Formerly known as the North American Menopause Society (NAMS)
www.menopause.org
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The Menopause Foundation of Canada
Check out their "Menopause Works Here" campaign to educate your workplace on the impact of menopause on employees and businesses
www.menopausefoundationcanada.ca
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Lifestyle Medicine for Menopausal Health
A series of fact sheets from the International Menopause Society regarding healthy eating, physical activity, mental wellbeing, restorative sleep and healthy relationships in the menopause transition
www.imsociety.org/education/world-menopause-day-2025/resources/
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"The Menopause Manifesto" book by Dr. Jen Gunter, Ob/Gyn
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Gynecology Quality Improvement Collaboration
A variety of handouts on menopause from a team of gynecologists in Toronto
www.gynqi.com/for-patients/#menopause​
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Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause
Many women struggle with symptoms of vaginal dryness and irritation following menopause which can affect their sexual relationships and quality of life. There are many treatment options available, including vaginal lubricants, moisturizers and vaginal estrogen. Vaginal CO2 laser therapy is a new option available in Collingwood through Collingwood Vitality Laser Clinic with Drs. O'Toole and Tomas.
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