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Recent research highlights the gap between what we associate with perimenopause and what people are actually experiencing.
When we think about perimenopause, hot flashes and night sweats often come to mind first. But they're only part of the picture.
In the clinic, I often sit with women who have ...
Maybe it is the new or increasing stiffness when you first get out of bed, a regular walk that now leaves you aching, or migraines that have become harder to manage. It might be that pain has been part of your life for years and midlife has brought another layer of change. It can be unsettling to fe...
I notice the changing light every year here on the farm. There is something beautiful about that seasonal shift, but I also know that, as we move deeper into fall and winter, the loss of morning light can be difficult.
I feel it in my own energy and often hear it from patients: getting out of bed b...
For decades, the name polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) has failed to capture the true nature of the condition.
This year, following a 14-year international consensus process involving clinicians, researchers, professional societies, patient advocacy organizations, and more than 14,000 people with l...
We are living in a moment where media is full of bold claims, strong opinions, contradictory messages, and absolutes - everyone needs this, no one should do that, this supplement will fix everything, this hormone is essential. For many, it feels less like guidance and more like noise, leaving people...
I've recently returned from Montreal, where the Canadian Menopause Society held its biennial national scientific conference. It was a privilege to be among more than 600 clinicians - our largest gathering yet, immersed in the latest evidence-based approaches to perimenopause and menopause care.
It ...
Why so many are feeling stretched thin, and how healing begins.
As we arrive at the height of the year - the Summer Solstice - it’s natural to feel pulled between the fullness of the season and the quiet yearning for pause. This contrast is especially present for many of us navigating the internal ...
Perimenopause is a time of transition—one that can bring both physical and emotional shifts. For many, it arrives unexpectedly, disrupting familiar rhythms. Recognizing early signs, understanding what's happening, and taking supportive steps can help to make this phase less destabilizing.
What is E...
Are you finding it harder to focus, struggling with short-term memory, or feeling mentally sluggish? For many women in midlife, these cognitive shifts—commonly referred to as "brain fog"— while very common are also unsettling. This topic is close to my heart. With dementia on both sides of my family...
Are you feeling more tired than usual or noticing mood changes? Iron deficiency could be the culprit. As the most common nutritional insufficiency worldwide, low iron can affect many aspects of your health—beyond just causing fatigue.
Common symptoms include shortness of breath, dizziness, pale ski...
As many of you know, BC's cervical cancer screening program underwent a big shift beginning January 2024 and understandably there have been many questions.
Under the previous program, cervical screening with a PAP exam was recommended every 3 years for people with a cervix and normal risk, between ...
This topic has been a recurring concern in the clinic in recent months, causing significant distress as many individuals feel dismissed when bringing this concern to their healthcare providers.
While a gradual decrease in overall hair density is a natural part of aging, about 40% of women experienc...
