A new Medscape Canada article highlights the SOGC's call to improve access to menopause care across Canada, featuring comments from SOGC President Dr. Nicholas Leyland and international menopause expert Dr. Jen Gunter, who is also a SOGC member.
The story explores how gaps in education, primary care access and physician remuneration have left many women struggling to access evidence-based menopause care through the public health system, contributing to the growth of private menopause clinics.
Dr. Leyland says menopause care should be available through a broad range of front-line health professionals and that improving education and support for primary care providers is essential to ensure women receive more timely menopause care in Canada.
Read the full story: Lack of Menopause Care in Canada Reflects Systemic Issues
Read more about the SOGC’s call for better access to free menopause care in Canada: https://sogc.org/en/content/featured-news/SOGC-Calls-for-Expanded-Access-to-Free-Front-Line-Menopause-Care-in-Canada.aspx