Stories

One of the most important ways to transform women’s health is to talk about it

Learn more about the latest milestones and inspiring stories from our community as we push to build the Weston and O’Born Centre for Mature Women’s Health. Plus, get to know our team and read important information about menopause and other conditions impacting mature women’s health.

Sep 11, 2025

Why three women took the plunge for women’s health

Meet Patty, Reshmi and Alysha, three of more than 90 individuals across Ontario who participated in Sinai Health’s Cold Plunge Challenge.

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Sep 11, 2025

Navigating the challenges of surgical menopause

At 33, Ms. Zamiadidn't want her menopause symptoms to stand in the way of achieving her career goals. Learn how she found the support she needed to thrive.

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Sep 11, 2025

Crossing major milestones in mature women’s health

Enjoy a look back at some of the key ways you've helped us push the boundaries of care this year in our Your Impact in Action Report.

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Jul 9, 2025

Sinai Health poised to transform mature women’s health research

Leading health researcher and geriatrician, Dr. Paula Rochon, joins Sinai Health as the inaugural Director of Research for the Weston and O’Born Centre for Mature Women’s Health.

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May 9, 2025

Meet the POI Clinic’s new social worker

In January, Lezlee Lindzon joined the Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (POI) Clinic to help patients navigate the challenges that come with an early menopause diagnosis.

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Apr 24, 2025

Menopause before 40: How Julienne found hope, health – and her son

Julienne's menopause symptoms began at just 35, but with expert care she found relief, regained her health and became a mom.

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Apr 8, 2025

Bringing our vision to life thanks to a transformational investment

We're sharing exciting details about our next steps towards creating a world-leading Centre that will address the gaps and inequities that exist in care and research related to women’s health.

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Mar 11, 2025

Menopause care is life-saving care: Susan’s Story

Even with more than 40 years of experience as a psychotherapist, Susan struggled to manage the physical and mental toll of menopause.

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Feb 14, 2025

Hot and Bothered: Changing the conversation, changing lives

How the Hot & Bothered campaign broke the silence on menopause and helped raise $33 million to transform care for women everywhere.

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Jan 13, 2025

Making space for being open about menopause

How Kris Depencier’s experience with menopause motivated her to speak more openly about it at work.

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Dec 16, 2024

Heddie entered menopause, then she stopped sleeping

Heddie wasn't ready for the chronic exhaustion she would experience when her hot flashes kept her from getting more than three hours of sleep at a time.

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Nov 28, 2024

Cause for the 'Pause is changing the menopause story

The inaugural Cause for the ‘Pause event, Presented by Rogers, raised more than $630,000 in support of Sinai Health’s ongoing $50-million campaign to establish the new Centre for Mature Women’s Health.

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Nov 27, 2024

From debilitating symptoms to leading a menopause movement: Trish’s story

How debilitating symptoms sparked a movement to help other women experiencing menopause.

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Nov 11, 2024

Changing the change with Carol Mitchell

For Carol Mitchell, the push toward mature women’s health care was a decade in the making.

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Oct 9, 2024

A sudden shift: Deborah's life after surgical menopause

For some women, like Deborah, menopause comes suddenly not by natures clock, but through surgery.

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Oct 9, 2024

How Elena navigated early menopause

Elena, who had menopause symptoms at 30, wants others who go through early menopause to know they are not alone.

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Oct 9, 2024

How Grace reclaimed her career during menopause

Grace's perimenopause symptoms were so difficult to manage that she eventually took a leave of absence from work.

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Aug 15, 2024

Jan’s story: When menopause strikes early

How one woman’s menopause journey started at 25 and why she wants more women to talk about it.

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Aug 15, 2024

Donors help fund new research initiative

Investigating the genes responsible for premature ovarian insufficiency to help more women thrive.

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Aug 15, 2024

Celebrating 20 years of menopause education

How Sinai Health is advancing the understanding and treatment of menopause among health practitioners across Canada.

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Aug 15, 2024

Sparking conversations about menopause

An intimate and frank discussion on some of the most pressing health issues facing women.

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Oct 27, 2022

Announcing the SHE-CAN Clinic

New clinic launching for women with breast cancer suffering from symptoms of menopause

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Oct 27, 2022

Behind the Scenes with Dr. Wendy Wolfman

Busting menopause myths and why everyone should care about mature women’s health

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Oct 27, 2022

Amplifying our message on Aging Powerfully podcast

What everyone needs to know about hormone therapy treatment for menopause symptoms

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Oct 27, 2022

Announcing our inaugural director

Dr. Wendy Wolfman, trailblazer in menopause and mature women’s health, makes history

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