Clinic helps women cope with menopause

The Calgary Well Woman Clinic helps women manage menopause.

A new woman's clinic in Calgary is focused on helping women get through menopause.

Many women who are going through menopause need help to manage their symptoms and say it can really impact their life.

Share Munoz is a patient at the Calgary Well Woman Clinic and she is getting help to manage her symptoms which include insomnia and weight gain.

The doctors here have taken additional training to become certified menopause practitioners.

The practice isn't just about treating menopause. Doctors also have to rule out other conditions, such as cancer or thyroid conditions.

“It's imperative that you're ruling out other things that can give you these symptoms and ensure it is menopausal symptoms that the person is experiencing,” said Dr. Catherine McKenna from the Calgary Well Woman Clinic.

“They are taking menopause seriously and they need to take it seriously. There are very many women suffering and now there's hope I’m thrilled by that,” said Munoz.

Dr. McKenna says many women will breeze through menopause but for those whose symptoms are severe there is help.

For more information, visit the Calgary Well Woman Clinic website.

(With files from Karen Owen)