(Peri)menopause

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Recognize the signs of perimenopause and menopause

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

Menopausal symptoms

Menopausal symptoms

The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC)

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Understand the stages of menopause

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

Menopause Essentials™

Menopause Essentials™

Menopause Foundation of Canada

Document

chart of the phases of menopause

Hormones at menopause: benefits, risks and options

In French only. What hormones may relieve, their risks and the possible choices. Useful to discuss with your health professional.

Ménopause : ce que vous devez savoir sur l’hormonothérapie

Ménopause : ce que vous devez savoir sur l’hormonothérapie

INESSS

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Website

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Simple habits for daily life during menopause

Simple everyday habits that may help during menopause.

Lifestyle changes

Lifestyle changes

The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC)

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Help your partner understand menopause

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

Supporting Your Partner Through Menopause

Supporting Your Partner Through Menopause

Menopause Foundation of Canada

Website

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

Check your menopause symptoms with the MQ6 questionnaire

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

MQ6 Assessment Tool

MQ6 Assessment Tool

MQ6, by the Canadian Menopause Society

App

Clue Period & Cycle Tracker

Track your cycle with the Clue app

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

Clue Period & Cycle Tracker

Clue Period & Cycle Tracker

BioWink GmbH

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 psychosocial support, dial 811 (option 2).

Emergency 911

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

Last updated on September 17, 2026