It’s time to talk about VMS

Canadian women have a lot to gain from expert advice

Helping women with VMS has become increasingly difficult and complex over the past 20 years due to patients receiving conflicting information from various sources.¹

Did you know:

An infographic shows 1 in 2 women feeling unprepared for menopause, more than 1 in 2 wishing they'd learned more earlier, and 4 in 10 feeling alone in menopause

There is a need for more education and awareness so the estimated 10 million women in Canada over the age of 40 who are living with menopause can be well-informed.²
The number of women aged 40 to 60 is projected to grow; many will experience VMS and begin looking for knowledge and care.²

Nearly 60% of postmenopausal women with symptoms of menopause do not seek medical advice.²

Research shows that women want:¹

Credible information

Facts about diagnosis

Open, honest conversations

VMS clinical assessment tool

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VMS is worthy of discussion!

Having productive and informative conversations is crucial in helping women suffering from VMS

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VMS in her words

“Menopause has been a lonely experience. I feel like I’m trying to solve a mystery and feel ashamed for not knowing what happens to my body during this time.”

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References

Parish SJ, Nappi RE, Kingsberg S. Perspectives on counseling patients about menopausal hormone therapy: strategies in a complex data environment. Menopause. 2018;25(8):937-49.
Menopause Foundation of Canada. The Silence and the Stigma: Menopause in Canada. 2022; 1-21. Accessed February 7, 2024. https://menopausefoundationcanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/MFC_The-Silence-and-the-Stigma_Menopause-in-Canada_Oct22_v2.pdf

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