The SOGC was pleased to take part in a press conference today in MontrĂ©al where the federal government announced funding for several womenâs health organizations, including $1.9M to the SOGC for a new initiative on perimenopause and menopause care.
Menopause and perimenopause are critical areas of womenâs health that have too often been overlooked or misunderstood in both health systems and public conversation. Millions of women in Canada experience symptoms that can affect their health, work and quality of life, yet many struggle to access accurate information or appropriate care.
Through our new project, Beyond the Hot Flash: Building Capacity for Equitable Menopause Care through Evidence and Education, the SOGC is updating seven Clinical Practice Guidelines on menopause care to ensure health providers have access to the most current, evidence-based recommendations for care. This work will be carried out in collaboration with partners including pharmacists, general practitioners, nurses, the Canadian Menopause Society and the Canadian Menopause Foundation.
This project will also address high-need gaps identified through a survey of nearly 12,000 women and consultations with health care providers. Priority areas include improving recognition and management of perimenopause and providing evidence-based guidance on non-pharmacological options and on countering misinformation and disinformation regarding menopause treatments. It will also aim to strengthen knowledge translation to ensure best practices are implemented across Canada.
The SOGC thanks the federal government for its continued collaboration, partnership and prioritization of advancing evidence-based menopause care in Canada.