SOGC Member Dr. Michelle Jacobson Featured in Global News Story on Study Linking Infertility and Early Menopause

SOGC member and menopause specialist Dr. Michelle Jacobson was featured in a recent Global News story examining new research on the relationship between endometriosis, infertility and the risk of earlier menopause.

The study, published by The Menopause Society, found that women with endometriosis or unexplained infertility may be more likely to experience menopause before age 45. Dr. Jacobson welcomed the research, noting that it contributes to a growing body of evidence helping women better understand their reproductive health.

She emphasized the importance of continued research into women's health conditions, calling every new study "a win for women" as it helps spark important conversations about advancing women’s health.

Read the full story: Infertility or endometriosis could be linked to early menopause risk: study - National | Globalnews.ca

SOGC President Featured in Medscape Story on Maternal Mortality in Canada

SOGC President Dr. Lynn Murphy-Kaulbeck is featured in a new Medscape article examining new data that suggests a rise in maternal mortality in Canada.

In the article, Dr. Murphy-Kaulbeck discusses the challenges posed by Canada's lack of a comprehensive national maternal mortality surveillance system. She stresses the importance of understanding the factors contributing to maternal deaths to improve outcomes for women and families. She also highlights the need to address disparities affecting Indigenous and marginalized populations.

Read the full story: What Is Canada Doing About Rising Maternal Mortality?

Research by SOGC Members Finds Universal Contraception Coverage Reduces Costs and Expands Access

A new study published in JAMA Health Forum, co-authored in part by SOGC members Dr. Elizabeth Nethery, Dr. Laura Schummers, Dr. Amanda Black and Dr. Wendy Norman, provides compelling new evidence that universal contraception coverage works.

The research found that British Columbia's decision to provide no-cost prescription birth control reduced patient spending on contraceptives by 83 per cent, with the greatest financial benefits seen among people in their 20s. Younger women are often uninsured or underinsured, which makes them most likely to face cost barriers to accessing contraception.

The study also found increased use of highly effective long-acting contraceptive methods while overall system costs remained stable.

These findings reinforce what the SOGC has long advocated: access to contraception should never depend on a person's postal code, employment status or ability to pay.

Read more about the study here: https://news.ubc.ca/2026/06/free-contraception-policy-reduces-patient-costs-in-b-c/