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While most are familiar with symptoms such as hot flashes, hormonal changes effect on the brain can come as a shock.

After a bit of an extended pause, we begin the new year with the Menopause Foundation of Canada’s report: Menopause and Work in Canada.

Despite the push to raise awareness, women across the country continue to face stigma around menopause and there is a lack of support at workplaces, experts say.

I expected the night sweats, brain fog and weight gain. But I wasn’t prepared for the low mood that clouded my days.

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Webcast covered symptoms, supports, health care and stigma

The mismanaged symptoms of menopause are having an impact on the Canadian economy, according to an organization that advocates for research and treatment into the condition.

Menopause, exacerbated by stigma, lack of workplace support and the burden of debilitating symptoms, carries a substantial cost for the Canadian economy, a new report says.

Menopause, exacerbated by stigma, lack of workplace support and the burden of debilitating symptoms, carries a substantial cost for the Canadian economy, a new report says.