Menopause

Understand perimenopause and menopause, and choose your next steps

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Good to know

Perimenopause often starts in your 40s, sometimes years before your periods stop. Hot flashes, poor sleep, mood changes: you don’t have to just put up with them. Talk to a health professional about the options that can help.

Learn and understand 3 tools

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Article

Recognize the signs of perimenopause and menopause

The signs of menopause: hot flashes, sleep, mood, memory and more.

The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC)

Consult

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Document

Understand the stages of menopause

What changes in your body at menopause and what may help you feel better.

Menopause Foundation of Canada

Consult

Document

Weigh the benefits and risks of hormones at menopause

In French only. A patient sheet from INESSS, to discuss with your health professional.

INESSS

Consult

Tools to help me 5 tools

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Find simple habits for daily life during menopause

Practical tips from Canadian gynecologists (SOGC).

The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC)

Consult

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Article

Help your partner understand menopause

So your partner understands what you are going through and knows how to support you.

Menopause Foundation of Canada

Consult

The MQ6 questionnaire screen: three questions on periods, hot flashes and vaginal dryness, each with Yes and No buttons

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Check your menopause symptoms with the MQ6 questionnaire

A short questionnaire to take stock of your symptoms before your appointment.

MQ6, by the Canadian Menopause Society

Consult

App

Track your cycle with the Clue app

An app to note your periods and symptoms and get to know your cycle.

BioWink GmbH

Consult

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Website

Check your heart and stroke risk with Risk Screen

An online questionnaire from Heart & Stroke that considers women's realities and gives you an action plan.

Heart & Stroke

Consult

Need to talk to someone quickly?

Support workers are available 24/7 to help you. Reach out.

Info-Santé (811 — Option 1)

Dial 811 (option 1) to quickly reach a nurse.
Health advice and guidance to the right services.

Info-Social (811 — Option 2)

For a difficult situation or emotional support, dial 811 (option 2).

Emergency 911

If you or someone close to you is in immediate danger, dial 911.

Last updated on October 30, 2026