News & Stories from the Menopause Foundation of Canada

Breaking the Silence
November 12, 2024
Women face unique health challenges that often disrupt their careers and lives—menopause, endometriosis, and fertility treatments among them. These ...
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The Walrus Talks Menopause
October 19, 2024
The Walrus Talks Menopause, an evening of talks by engaging speakers shining a spotlight on menopause, was held at ...
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Destigmatizing menopause becomes business critical
October 2, 2024
Some Canadian employers making strides towards menopause inclusivity; this World Menopause Month, the Menopause Foundation of Canada urges more ...
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New research indicates health care is losing skilled nurses to menopause-related symptoms at work
May 27, 2024
New report from The Menopause Foundation of Canada and the BC Nurses’ Union (BCNU) reveals the toll of menopause-related ...
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Women Lead Here 2024 Presentation
April 16, 2024
The Globe and Mail welcomed Menopause Foundation of Canada (MFC) Co-Founder and Director Trish Barbato on April 8 for ...
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Globe and Mail Webinar on Navigating Menopause
January 5, 2024
On World Menopause Day 2023 The Globe and Mail hosted a webcast on Navigating Menopause. Janet Ko, President and ...
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Laura: We Have to Figure This Out
October 16, 2023
Laura was in her 40s at the height of her career when she developed debilitating fatigue. Even 10-12 hours ...
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Patricia: The Lost Years
October 16, 2023
Patricia knew about menopause, the end of her period. “GREAT!” she thought. She had no idea a tsunami was ...
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Michelle: Something Had to Give
October 16, 2023
In her early 50s, Michelle moved with her husband to Vancouver Island so that he could complete his final ...
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Julie: Workplace Flexibility Would Have Made All the Difference
October 16, 2023
Julie was in her late 40s, thriving in a communications role within the education field when she started having ...
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Heidi: I Just Want to Feel Normal
October 16, 2023
As she coped with perimenopause, Heidi’s wish list was short: She just wanted to be able to function and ...
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Jenn: “I Was Flying Blind for So Long”
October 16, 2023
When Jenn was in her early 40s, she suddenly faced a series of debilitating health issues. She began suffering ...
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