New Complex Menopause Clinic in BC

Women and gender-diverse people who are experiencing complex menopause symptoms can now access specialized care at BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre’s new Complex Menopause Clinic, a first of its kind in Western Canada. 

The clinic offers a supportive space for specialized menopause care. It provides in-person and virtual care to patients navigating complex menopause, offering a range of services—specialist consultation, counseling, medication management, and referrals to other services. 

Approximately 85% of women and gender-diverse people experience bothersome or debilitating symptoms during their menopause, such as hot flashes, poor sleep, mental-health concerns, and joint pain. Additionally, people who experience premature menopause and those with spinal cord injuries and other chronic diseases and conditions require clinical expertise that is unavailable in other settings.

In partnership with the Women’s Health Research Institute and the University of British Columbia, the clinic will also embed research throughout its services to increase understanding of people’s experiences through menopause and drive new evidence-based health solutions. The data collected will be used to inform and improve care for women and gender-diverse people during the menopause transition.

Additionally, BC Women’s Health Foundation provided funding to establish a professorship within the clinic. The experienced clinician will lead both research and care delivery.

To further enhance menopause care, the BC government will provide free public coverage of hormone replacement therapy to treat menopausal symptoms starting in March 2026. 
 
How to access the clinic:

• A referral to the menopause clinic from a health care provider is required.
• Individuals who do not have a primary care provider can get a referral from an urgent and primary care clinic or a walk-in clinic.
• BC Women’s Hospital reviews each referral, contacts eligible patients to book an appointment, and triages patients so those at highest risk are seen earliest.

For further details about the Complex Menopause Clinic, visit www.bcwomens.ca/our-services/gynecology/complex-menopause-clinic.

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