Physicians say lack of information and poor access to doctors who have received specialized training on menopause have left most women without the tools they need to manage what can sometimes amount to debilitating symptoms.
The shame and stigma associated with menopause have often left women feeling blindsided, according to a recent study released by the Menopause Foundation of Canada. Like other advocates, the group hopes to lift the veil of secrecy surrounding the "change" and help women access health care and support.
Arthritis Society Canada is supporting female employees by including menopause in its accommodation policy. The policy identifies ways in which a menopausal woman might require similar accommodations as a pregnant woman and includes adjusting an employee’s job responsibilities, finding alternate work and taking leave, says Trish Barbato, president and chief executive officer at Arthritis Society Canada. “I see […]
Women with symptoms are more likely to report being less able to work and prolonged absences. In an editorial, two physicians say that the effect of menopause on clinicians is too little discussed.