Menopause
Menopause Consultation in Quebec
Are you going through menopause, or wondering whether certain symptoms could be linked to this transition?
Menopause marks an important stage of reproductive life, but it amounts to far more than periods stopping. Hormonal changes can affect sleep, mood, energy, intimate health, hot flashes, concentration, and many other aspects of quality of life.
At Pause Claire, the consultation helps you better understand what you are experiencing, clarify your priorities, and explore the management options suited to your situation.
What is menopause?
Menopause is generally defined as twelve consecutive months without a period, when no other cause explains it. In Canada it happens at an average age of 51, with a normal range between 45 and 55.
Symptoms can begin before menopause, continue after periods have stopped, or become more pronounced over time. For some women these changes are mild. For others they affect sleep, well-being, working life, intimate life, or day-to-day quality of life.
Common menopause symptoms
- Hot flashes or night sweats
- Disrupted sleep
- Fatigue or low energy
- Mood changes, irritability, or anxiety
- Brain fog or difficulty concentrating
- Vaginal dryness or intimate discomfort
- Pain during sex
- Urinary symptoms
- Joint or muscle pain
- Changes in weight or body composition
- Lower libido
Many other symptoms exist, and they can have more than one cause. The goal of a consultation is not to attribute everything to menopause automatically, but to take the time to understand your situation as a whole.
When can a consultation help?
A consultation can help you see things more clearly if you feel that something has changed in your body or your mood, and your quality of life is suffering for it.
At Pause Claire, we take the time to understand what you are experiencing, clarify your priorities, and walk you through the options available — whether that means hormone therapy, non-hormonal options, intimate health, or day-to-day adjustments suited to your situation.
What a Pause Claire consultation covers
- A review of your symptoms and your priorities
- A discussion of your relevant health history
- A clear explanation of menopause and the changes it can bring
- Information about hormone therapy and non-hormonal options
- Support for vaginal, sexual, and urinary health
- A discussion of the lifestyle habits that can support long-term health
- A personalized treatment plan grounded in the evidence, INESSS guidelines, and your priorities — including blood work, physical examinations, and prescriptions where clinically appropriate
- Regular follow-up and adjustments to your treatment plan
At Pause Claire, alongside regular and rigorous follow-up, we offer structured support tailored to your needs throughout your hormonal transition.
A personalized, evidence-based nursing approach
Pause Claire offers a space to ask your questions, understand your symptoms, and make informed decisions. The approach is personalized, educational, and grounded in current scientific evidence, with particular attention to your quality of life, your goals, and your long-term health.
Menopause, beyond the symptoms
Menopause can also be an important moment to take stock of long-term health, particularly bone, cardiovascular, metabolic, cognitive, and intimate health. A consultation can help you understand what is worth monitoring and which options can support your health in the years ahead.
Looking for clear answers?
A consultation can help you understand your symptoms and explore the options suited to your situation.