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MENOPAUSE: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

MENOPAUSE: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Original Air Date : February 28, 2024

Original Air Date : February 28, 2024

Menopause is associated with a range of symptoms which may affect quality of life as well may increase an individual’s risk of chronic conditions such as osteoporosis or cardiovascular disease.  Menopausal symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats. Sleep issues, mood symptoms and others are no joke and it’s not something that women have to “endure” as part of aging. The experience of menopause will vary from individual to individual. Luckily there are a number of options to help manage menopause symptoms.

Join Dr. Nese Yuksel, pharmacist and current president of the Canadian Menopause Society as she discusses evidence-based information on perimenopause, menopause and post-menopause, how do each affect the body, increased health risks, dispelling myths, treatments, how to talk to your healthcare providers and more.


PRESENTERS

Nese Yuksel

Nese Yuksel

BScPharm, PharmD, FCSHP, NCMP | Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences | University of Alberta
Dr. Nese Yuksel is Associate Professor in the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences who focuses on women’s health (e.g., menopause, hormonal contraception), osteoporosis, and pharmacy practice.

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Tracie Napoli

Tracie Napoli

Director, Marketing and Communications, Osteoporosis Canada

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