Lack of menopause awareness, support leaves some women ‘blindsided’ at work
Supporting women through menopause is not just a benefit; it's a business imperative.
Alongside the incredible Janet Ko, co-founder of Menopause Foundation of Canada, Coven's co-founder and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Michelle Jacobson OBGYN, was recently featured in an important The Globe and Mail article, shedding critical light on a pervasive issue: the lack of menopause awareness and support that is blindsiding women in the workplace.
For Far Too Long, Perimenopause And Menopause Have Been Overlooked, Misdiagnosed Or Dismissed
Dr. Michelle Jacobson, OBGYN featured in Elle Canada 2024
While every woman is different when it comes to how perimenopause is experienced, the same can be said about who should consider getting hormone replacement therapy, the most common treatment.
“Women who are younger or within 10 years of their final period have a window of opportunity where hormones can have a positive impact on their cardiovascular outcomes, on their bones and certainly on their symptoms,” says Dr. Michelle Jacobson, OBGYN
Declining testosterone can impact more than just your sex life
Women's testosterone levels naturally begin to decline as they age, but there are some side effects that can greatly impact quality of life. Here's what to know from Dr. Michelle Jacobson OBGYN.
A New Model of Care: Rebuilding Women’s Health
Dr. Michelle Jacobson, OBGYN in conversation with Chana Ross, She Has The Audacity Podcast.
What happens when the future of women’s healthcare is shaped by both clinical excellence and human experience?
The real challenges facing modern obstetrics and gynecology: from the persistent gap between research and practice, to the harmful effects of coercive care, fragmented systems, and outdated communication models. More importantly, what’s possible when we center evidence, shared decision-making, and deep respect for patient experience?
It’s not about abandoning the system—it’s about upgrading it.