Though discussions of menopause are all over social media, some experts in the field say women still struggle to get accurate information and access proper care.
“Women are not necessarily listened to, are not acknowledging themselves that something is off,” said Meno-Joie founder Marie-Josee Bourassa.
Bourassa is a clinical nurse who runs a private clinic in Montreal specializing in menopause. She said it is defined as one year without a menstrual cycle.
“Before that there’s up to a 10-year gap where hormonal changes can be happening in a woman’s body,” she said.
The 10-year gap is called perimenopause and for some women it can result in debilitating symptoms from brain fog and insomnia to joint pain and hot flashes.
Menopause influencers abound on social media and the conversation around it has never been louder, particularly on Oct. 18, which is World Menopause Day.
However, online forums also include plenty of …