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women's health

diagnosed with endometrial cancer: managing stages, treatments and resources
early diagnosis of endometrial cancer is vital, and once you get into the system, the treatment pathway moves quickly.
angelica bottaro
cancer
sep 17 2024
people diagnosed with endometrial cancer have an increased risk of developing a mental health disorder in the first one to two years after their diagnosis.

endometrial cancer in canada: stats, impact, and resources
in 2024 alone, it’s estimated that 8,600 canadians will be diagnosed with endometrial cancer, with 1,600 deaths occurring due to the disease.
angelica bottaro
cancer
sep 11 2024
diagnosing endometrial cancer is typically done via symptom collection, tests such as pelvic and transvaginal ultrasounds, and biopsies of the endometrial tissue.

chemicals in tampons and pads: know the dangers and make safer choices
understanding the medical repercussions of using pads and tampons – and chemicals found within them – is necessary in taking care of your health as a woman.
raby nguer
women's health
aug 2 2024
health canada recommends that a woman with a history of toxic shock syndrome should not use a tampon during her period.

opinion: digital solutions can transform hormone healthcare access in canada
providers must embrace a more holistic and patient-centered approach to hormone health care, and telehealth can help.
hira siddiqui, hormonal health advocate, co-founder and coo of science and humans
menopause
jul 22 2024
access to care isn't easy for everyone, but telehealth can bridge those gaps to provide more equitable and patient-centred care.

how ai is helping detect types of endometrial cancer
using ai, researchers are arming patients with more knowledge about the disease in order to be proactive with prevention and treatment options.
raby nguer
cancer
jul 9 2024
the introduction of ai into the process of identifying types of endometrial cancer has accelerated the capabilities significantly and gives researchers more opportunities to improve patient outcomes.

can delaying menopause reduce risk of chronic disease?
medical researchers investigating the detrimental effects menopause has on a woman’s overall health and quality of life have begun to explore the idea of delaying menopause altogether—if it’s possible, that is.
angelica bottaro
menopause
jun 28 2024
the treatments currently available for menopause are limited, leading to it being poorly managed.

what it feels like: ovarian cancer made me listen to my gut feelings
"when it comes to ovarian cancer, it’s so dependent on the human side of it in the sense that you don’t have very clear symptoms."
karen hawthorne
ovarian cancer
jun 26 2024
alvina urges others to "act on that gut feeling and listen to it and take it as real information" regarding subtle symptoms.

opinion: how we can support menopausal women in the canadian workplace
workplace cultures that talk openly about menopause help overcome biases against those who experience it.
hira siddiqui, hormonal health advocate, co-founder and coo of science and humans
menopause
jun 11 2024
by fostering a supportive workplace culture and implementing practical adjustments, organizations can empower menopausal women to navigate this stage of life with dignity and continue contributing their expertise to the workforce.
powered by
canadian society for exercise physiology
powered by
canadian centre for caregiving excellence

diagnosed with endometrial cancer: managing stages, treatments and resources
early diagnosis of endometrial cancer is vital, and once you get into the system, the treatment pathway moves quickly.
angelica bottaro
cancer
sep 17 2024
people diagnosed with endometrial cancer have an increased risk of developing a mental health disorder in the first one to two years after their diagnosis.

endometrial cancer in canada: stats, impact, and resources
in 2024 alone, it’s estimated that 8,600 canadians will be diagnosed with endometrial cancer, with 1,600 deaths occurring due to the disease.
angelica bottaro
cancer
sep 11 2024
diagnosing endometrial cancer is typically done via symptom collection, tests such as pelvic and transvaginal ultrasounds, and biopsies of the endometrial tissue.

chemicals in tampons and pads: know the dangers and make safer choices
understanding the medical repercussions of using pads and tampons – and chemicals found within them – is necessary in taking care of your health as a woman.
raby nguer
women's health
aug 2 2024
health canada recommends that a woman with a history of toxic shock syndrome should not use a tampon during her period.

opinion: digital solutions can transform hormone healthcare access in canada
providers must embrace a more holistic and patient-centered approach to hormone health care, and telehealth can help.
hira siddiqui, hormonal health advocate, co-founder and coo of science and humans
menopause
jul 22 2024
access to care isn't easy for everyone, but telehealth can bridge those gaps to provide more equitable and patient-centred care.

how ai is helping detect types of endometrial cancer
using ai, researchers are arming patients with more knowledge about the disease in order to be proactive with prevention and treatment options.
raby nguer
cancer
jul 9 2024
the introduction of ai into the process of identifying types of endometrial cancer has accelerated the capabilities significantly and gives researchers more opportunities to improve patient outcomes.

can delaying menopause reduce risk of chronic disease?
medical researchers investigating the detrimental effects menopause has on a woman’s overall health and quality of life have begun to explore the idea of delaying menopause altogether—if it’s possible, that is.
angelica bottaro
menopause
jun 28 2024
the treatments currently available for menopause are limited, leading to it being poorly managed.

what it feels like: ovarian cancer made me listen to my gut feelings
"when it comes to ovarian cancer, it’s so dependent on the human side of it in the sense that you don’t have very clear symptoms."
karen hawthorne
ovarian cancer
jun 26 2024
alvina urges others to "act on that gut feeling and listen to it and take it as real information" regarding subtle symptoms.

opinion: how we can support menopausal women in the canadian workplace
workplace cultures that talk openly about menopause help overcome biases against those who experience it.
hira siddiqui, hormonal health advocate, co-founder and coo of science and humans
menopause
jun 11 2024
by fostering a supportive workplace culture and implementing practical adjustments, organizations can empower menopausal women to navigate this stage of life with dignity and continue contributing their expertise to the workforce.
powered by
canadian society for exercise physiology

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