The Nova Scotia government wants to open a new menopause clinic.
Applications are already open for the new specialized clinic, and the government hopes it will open winter next year, according to a news release.
Co-founder of the Menopause Society, Dr. Maria Migas, says this is a top health priority for women.
“We know there is demand for better access to menopause care and information. We’re excited to be a partner in this work and for the Menopause Centre of Excellence to take shape to offer women this care when they need it,” Migas wrote in the news release.
Staff would include a doctor, a registered nurse, a pelvic floor physiotherapist, a gynecologist, and more.
They hope to treat symptoms related to perimenopause, menopause and post-menopause, through both virtual and in-person care.
Health Minister Michelle Thompson says this an important step.
“This clinic will address a long-standing gap in available care, reduce wait times for women and provide a clear path to care and treatment when it is needed,” said Thompson.
