Hot Truths: Unpacking Menopause and the Myths That Burn Us
| Friday, February 6, 2026 |
| 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM |
| Newbridge |
Overview
Presented by: Dr. Jennifer Gunter
Details
By the end of this session participants will be able to:
1) Describe the physiological and psychosocial changes of the menopausal transition using up-to-date, inclusive, and accurate language.
2) Distinguish evidence-based information from common myths and disinformation surrounding menopause and hormone therapy.
3) Apply a critical lens when evaluating menopause-related health claims, treatments, and products in clinical and public discourse.
4) Validate lived experiences, acknowledge systemic gaps in menopause care, and channel the collective frustration into informed, person-centered advocacy and practice as a means to earn and rebuild patient trust.
Speaker
MD, FRCAS(C), FACOG, MSCP Jennifer Gunter
The Vajenda
Hot Truths: Unpacking Menopause and the Myths That Burn Us
Biography
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Bureau du développement professionnel continu Faculté de médecine | Faculty of Medicine Université d’Ottawa | University of Ottawa Édifice Loeb | Loeb Building |
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