GreenShield Survey Reveals Widespread Gaps in Canadian Menopause Care

Event summary

  • One in three Canadian women wait at least two years for effective menopause support, per GreenShield's national survey.
  • Nearly half (46%) of women wait at least one year for adequate care, highlighting systemic delays.
  • Only 13% of women report their employers provide adequate menopause or hormonal health benefits.
  • GreenShield's Personalized Hormonal Health Program, launched in 2025, aims to address these gaps through nurse-led support.

The big picture

GreenShield's survey underscores a critical gap in Canada's healthcare system, where menopause care is often delayed or overlooked. This issue intersects with workforce productivity and gender equity, as symptoms significantly impact job performance. GreenShield's integrated payer-provider model positions it uniquely to address these systemic challenges, but success will depend on scaling solutions and influencing employer policies.

What we're watching

Program Scalability
Whether GreenShield can effectively scale its Personalized Hormonal Health Program to reach more women facing barriers to care.
Employer Adoption
The pace at which employers, particularly in female-dominated sectors, will adopt menopause support benefits.
Regulatory Impact
How government policies may evolve to address the identified gaps in menopause care and workplace support.

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