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Calgary Tackles Menopause Care Gap
6 Nov
Summary
- Calgary Health Foundation invests $120,000 in perimenopause and menopause care.
- The initiative aims to improve care access and knowledge for women.
- A strategy to shape future care is expected by February 2027.
A new initiative in Calgary is set to significantly enhance care for individuals experiencing perimenopause and menopause, a health journey affecting approximately half the population. The Calgary Health Foundation has committed $120,000 towards developing a comprehensive strategy to transform menopause care across Alberta.
This investment aims to improve comfort and knowledge surrounding this natural life transition, ensuring that symptoms are addressed effectively within primary care. Historically, medical education has a significant deficit in teaching about menopause, leaving many primary care providers playing catch-up.
Personal experiences highlight the challenges, with some women facing dismissive attitudes and difficulty accessing appropriate treatments like hormone replacement therapy. The new strategy will involve primary and specialty care workers, community organizations, and women sharing their personal journeys.
The strategy's development is guided by diverse input, with a projected release date of February 2027. This effort seeks to make essential care more accessible, acknowledging that current private clinic options remain unaffordable for most.
