Menopause Foundation of Canada

Menopause Foundation of Canada logo You Deserve to Thrive in Menopause. Covers of Take Charge and Menopause Essential guides Powerful new evidence-based resources to empower you through the major health transition of menopause!

Too many women are left in the dark-unsure of what’s happening in their bodies and unaware of the many options available to help them live their best life. That’s why we created 2 new evidence-based resources, Menopause Essentials and Take Charge of Your Menopause Care. MenopauseFoundationCanada.ca

Celebrating International Women's Day. Head shots of multiple women in mid life. Menopause Foundation of Canada logo.

This International Women’s Day we raise the voices of women too often overlooked, those in midlife and beyond. We echo the UN 2026 IWD theme, “Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls,” which includes visibility, equity, and better care for menopausal women. #IWD2026 #ForAllWomenAndGirls

Menopausal hormone therapy is free in B.C. and Manitoba. Why not in the rest of Canada? Possible symptom relief for millions of Canadian women has long been financially out of reach

Menopausal hormone therapy is free in B.C. and Manitoba. Why not in the rest of Canada? by @picardonhealth.bsky.social www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/0fc7a92... via @theglobeandmail.com

We’re heading to Ottawa to advocate for a national framework for women’s health. We are proud to align our advocacy efforts with the Women’s Health Campaign and support the advancement of Bill S-243, a national framework designed to improve health outcomes for women across Canada. This legislation reflects the urgency we see every day with gaps in menopause care. Menopause is an important health transition, yet many women struggle to find healthcare providers who have the knowledge and the confidence to deliver the comprehensive care they need. While safe and effective treatments for bothersome symptoms are available, many women don’t have easy or equitable access to them. Women over 40 make up one quarter of the population and of the workforce. It is estimated that unmanaged symptoms of menopause cost the Canadian economy $3.5 billion every year due to missed days of work, lost productivity, and women losing income during their peak earning years. We have an exciting opportunity to change this reality.

We are aligning with the Women’s Health Campaign & support advancement of Bill S-243, a national framework designed to improve health outcomes for women across Canada. This legislation reflects the urgency we see every day with gaps in menopause care. #ForWomenForCanada #WomensHealthMatters

Great @theglobeandmail.com event, Women’s Health: Bridging the Gaps in Knowledge and Care

MFC President & Co-founder, Janet Ko joined Dr. Sheila Wijayasinghe, Dr. Kelsey Mills, Cori Lawson Roberts, moderated by Kristy Kirkup. Honoured to hear from The Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health.

Today on #WorldMenopauseDay we recognize the growing menopause movement across Canada. Thank you to everyone driving change!

Explore free evidence-based resources at www.MenopauseFoundationCanada.ca

#MenopauseShouldntBeAMystery

Happening today! Menopause Illuminated: Take Charge of the Menopause Transition, a conversation with leading Canadian menopause expert, Dr. Michelle Jacobson.
#WomensHealth #Webinar #Perimenopause

This #WorldMenopauseMonth, the Menopause Foundation of Canada launches free, expert-backed resources to support women at every menopause stage, including 2 webinars and an updated to our symptom tracker. Visit MenopauseFoundationCanada.ca
#MenopauseShouldntBeAMystery #Perimenopause

Take Charge of the Menopause Transition - The Menopause Foundation of Canada Menopause Illuminated™ Navigating Menopause webinar broadcast live on May 14, 2025 by the Menopause Foundation of Canada

Dr. Michelle Jacobson, in convo with Janet Ko, President & Co-founder of @menopausefoundationcanada.ca, covering the science, the symptoms and all the supports available. Thursday, Oct 16, 2025, 6:30-7:30 pm EST bit.ly/3K14zKj #WorldMenopauseMonth2026 #MenopauseShouldntBeAMystery

Join our free virtual panel discussion on creating a #MenopauseInclusiveWorkplace. Top Canadian HR leaders will explore what's working well and what more needs to be done. Register bit.ly/MWHWebinar2025
#MenopauseWorksHere

Menopause Foundation of Canada president Janet Ko, discusses gains made in breaking the stigma around menopause & the role employers can have in supporting employees by breaking the menopause knowledge gap. #MenopauseWorksHere globalnews.ca/video/114045...

Magazine cover of "Beyond the Surface", Issue 2. 3 beautiful smiling middle aged women of diverse backgrounds. Headline of "The Change Isn't Universal: Menopause and Ethnicity" Authors Josheil Boparai, Kathy Chan and Jessica Canning

An all too rare article exploring diverse experiences of #perimenopause and #menopause
#BeyondTheSurface #MenopauseShouldntBeAMystery
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TheFutureEconomy.ca Defining Canada's Future Economy. Title: Rethinking Menopause for the Health of Women and the Future of Our Economy. Subhead: Menopause is a natural life stage, but Canada's lack of awareness, healthcare support, and workplace accommodations is costing women their health, careers, and the economy billions each year. Photo of Janet Ko, President and Co-Founder, Menopause Foundation of Canada

"Rethinking Menopause for the Health of Women and the Future of Our Economy", an op ed by the Menopause Foundation of Canada's Janet Ko for TheFutureEconomy

Read it here article:
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#ElbowsUp #MenopauseWorksHere #Perimenopause

Lack of menopause awareness, support leaves some women ‘blindsided’ at work A recent study showed that many women have difficulty managing menopause symptoms at work, but companies can take steps to better support employees

"Companies like IKEA, L’Oreal, BMO, PWC and Sun Life are taking...steps to tackle this issue by engaging with resources like the @menopausefoundationcanada.ca's #MenopauseWorksHere campaign, which includes a free menopause-inclusive workplace playbook and a 5-step action plan."

Exciting news! A new Complex Menopause Clinic at BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre offering in person & #VirtualCare This is a wonderful step forward for #Perimenopause & #Menopause care in B.C. Great to see this @josieosborne.bsky.social! Kudos to all involved!
#EquitableHealthCare #WomensHealth

We brought viewer questions about menopause to Dr. Shafeena Premji, a menopause specialist, during our Menopause Illuminated™ webinar on #NavigatingMenopause Watch the full webinar: menopausefoundationcanada.ca/navigating-m...

#MenopauseShouldntBeAMystery #MenopauseIlluminated #perimenopause

We are very excited about the 1st ever (draft) perimenopause/menopause quality standard from Ontario Health. Check it out at www.hqontario.ca/Evidence-to-... It is open for feedback until May 28th!

Thank you Ontario Health! #MenopauseShouldntBeAMystery #EvidenceBasedCare

It's time to end the stigma associated with menopause. Here’s how It's time to end the stigma associated with menopause. Here’s how

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Is menopause changing your body shape? 4 tips for navigating weight gain Considering that weight gain is so common, its absence in this current menopause discourse only reinforces feelings of shame and isolation

Is #menopause changing your body shape? Considering that weight gain is so common, its absence in this current menopause discourse only reinforces feelings of shame and isolation, by Sue Carter www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health-... via @theglobeandmail.com

Menopause IlluminatedTM logo. Expert Insights, Real Talk. Topic: Navigating Menopause. May 14, 2025, 6;40 - 7:30 p.m. EST. Dr. Shafeena Premji in conversation with Janet Ko. Free webinar! Register now. Presented by Menopause Foundation of Canada. Proudly sponsored by Astellas.

Join the #MenopauseIlluminated webinar with Dr. Shafeena Premji & Janet Ko on #NavigatingMenopause Wed., May 14 @ 6:30 pm EST

Register: menopausefoundationcanada.ca/navigating-m...

#MenopauseShouldntBeAMystery #FreeWebinar #WomensHealth #Menopause

"Women must advocate for themselves. They really have to legitimatize their symptoms and the way that they're feeling," says @trishbarbato.bsky.social (@menopausefoundationcanada.ca), warning about the pseudoscience and advice directed toward menopausal women. At 8/11pm with @namshine.bsky.social

What You Need to Know About Menopause | The Agenda YouTube video by TVO Today

After years of suffering alone, more women are sharing menopause symptoms and treatments. @namshine.bsky.social spoke with Dr. Wendy Wolfman (@sinaihealth.bsky.social @uoftobgyn.bsky.social), @trishbarbato.bsky.social (@menopausefoundationcanada.ca) & @cfrangou.bsky.social (@uoftdlsph.bsky.social)

Award Presented for Menopause Works Here™ Campaign - The Menopause Foundation of Canada Menopause Foundation of Canada received a 2025 Breakout Program Award in New York from Catalyst Inc. for the Menopause Works Here™ campaign

This week in NY, Menopause Foundation of Canada honoured to receive a 2025 Breakout Program Award from Catalyst Inc. for the #MenopauseWorksHere campaign, in partnership with Sun Life, the first organization to sign onto the campaign. Story:
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We are committed to advocating for the support women need in their menopausal years. Photos (head shots) of 12 diverse mid-life women.

The Menopause Foundation of Canada celebrate this year’s International Women’s Day theme “For ALL women and girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment”. We are committed to advocating for the support women need in their menopausal years. #IWD2025 #ForAllWomenAndGirls #StrengthInEveryStory

Join Janet Ko, President & Co-founder of @menopausefoundationcanada.ca at The Conference Board of Canada’s #BWC25, co-presenting on “Beyond Benefits: Fostering Menopause Inclusivity in the Workforce”.

Virtual, March 18-20. Use BWC25PROMO225 to save bit.ly/3UIk1hM #MenopauseWorksHere

Life Beyond Stigma: Elevating the Voices of Women Experiencing Menopause

Janet Ko, President & Co-founder of MFC will be joining Dr. Wendy Wolfman @sinaihealth.bsky.social, Dr Sheila Wijayasinghe & moderator Melissa Grelo for a #HealthCare #LeadershipDiscussion on #Menopause March 5.
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What do you need to know about menopause in the workplace and the financial cost of menopause? Great overview in this segment with Bruce Sellery, built on a conversation with @menopausefoundationcanada.ca's co-founder Trish Barbato. #MenopauseWorksHere

Menopause research is globally underfunded. It’s time to change that Nature asked the world’s largest health-research funders what they are doing to study a life stage experienced by half of humanity. Here is what some of them told us.

Menopause will be experienced by half of humanity, but it has rarely been a priority for health systems or research

https://go.nature.com/4jt4DPW

Catalyst Award for Breakout Program 2025 News release: MFC's Menopause Works Here campaign has won a 2025 Breakout Program Award from Catalyst Inc.

We’re thrilled that MFC's Menopause Works Here™ campaign has been named by Catalyst as one of the 1st recipients in the 🌏of its #BreakoutProgramAward. We’re delighted this award also recognizes Sun Life Canada as the 1st org to sign on to the campaign. #MenopauseWorksHere #MenopauseAtWork #DEI

Delighted to have Menopause Foundation of Canada co-founder Trish Barbato share about how companies can become #MenopauseInclusive in this stigma-breaking story and video from Sinai Health Foundation

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