Manitoba employers have until Sept. 1 to start providing free menstrual products in workplace washrooms, as the province’s new requirement — the… …
Women’s Health
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Why September is tougher on working women, and what employers can do before Labour Day
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberMental health consultations among Canadian working women aged 30 to 50 rise every September as the back-to-school routine resumes, and employers can… …
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FeaturedOpinion
Over 80% of women face menopause symptoms – so why are workplaces still ignoring it?
By Lidia de la Iglesia Aza Menopause has long been treated as something private, but the silence surrounding it is increasingly at… …
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By Steven Sukkau | Winnipeg Sun A new survey suggests many Canadian women face significant barriers when seeking care for menopause, including delays… …
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Menopause products are having a hot minute. But doctors urge women to be wary of the marketing surge
By Jamie Stengle DALLAS (AP) — Women suffering through the hot flashes, night sweats, mood changes and sleep problems that can come with… …
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Workplace relief is coming for employees with symptoms of menstruation, perimenopause and menopause in Philly
By Ann Juliano Imagine you’re a server at a busy restaurant that requires you to wear a form-fitting, polyester shirt as part… …
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Women under 50 show twice the cancer rate of men, Sun Life data reveals
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberWomen under 50 are being diagnosed with cancer at twice the rate of men in the same age group, according to new… …
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Manulife adds virtual women’s health services through Maven Clinic partnership
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberManulife Canada will provide eligible group benefits plan members with access to Maven Clinic’s virtual women’s and family health services starting this… …
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By Meaghan Furlano, Western University Menstrual leave employment policies allow employees experiencing painful menstrual cycle-related symptoms or illnesses, such as dysmenorrhea (painful… …
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Opinion
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder causes debilitating periods. Here’s what we know about how to treat it.
By Sneha Chenji, University of Regina For people with premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), every month involves a struggle: feeling low and hopeless, …
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