Women's Health Program

Women's health
, expertly led

Menopause and perimenopause care, hormonal health, PCOS management, and preventive screening — by physicians who specialise in this stage of life.

Book a Consultation How It Works

Within 1 weekPhysician-ledVirtual across Ontario

6.5K+Women supported through perimenopause and menopause

Menopause Specialists

Trained in evidence-based HRT

≈ 1 Week Access

Typical first appointment

HRT-Friendly

Modern, individualised regimens

PCOS & Hormonal

Comprehensive endocrine support

100% Virtual

Discreet, from home

About This Program

Real medicine for real symptoms

Comprehensive women's health care — menopause and perimenopause management (including HRT), PCOS, hormonal weight gain, contraception consultations, and preventive screening. Physician-led, evidence-based, virtual across Ontario.

Hot flashes, brain fog, sleep loss, weight gain, mood changes — they are not "just part of getting older." They are physiological consequences of hormonal change. And there are evidence-based treatments.

Women's health concerns — particularly around menopause, perimenopause, and hormonal change — are too often dismissed or undertreated. Our program is built on the principle that these are real medical issues with effective, evidence-based treatments.

Conditions Treated

Who we help

Our women's health program supports women across life stages:

Menopause symptoms (hot flashes, night sweats)

Perimenopause / hormonal transition

HRT (hormone replacement therapy) consultation

PCOS — diagnosis and management

Hormonal weight gain

Heavy or irregular periods

Contraception consultation & switches

Vaginal health & intimacy concerns

Mood, sleep, and brain fog at midlife

Preventive screening (Pap, mammography referrals)

Bone health screening (DEXA referrals)

Bioidentical hormone questions

Treatment Options

HRT & beyond

Modern menopause medicine offers a range of options. The right one depends on your symptoms, history, and preferences:

Most Prescribed

Estradiol Patch / Gel

Transdermal Estrogen

First-line for most women — bypasses the liver, lower clot risk than oral, excellent symptom control. Typically combined with progesterone.

Transdermal HRT

Micronized Progesterone

Prometrium

Bioidentical, body-identical progesterone. Used for endometrial protection alongside estrogen. Often improves sleep as a bonus.

Bioidentical Progesterone

Vaginal Estrogen

Vagifem, Estring, Estragyn

Low-dose local estrogen for vaginal dryness, painful intimacy, recurrent UTIs. Minimal systemic absorption — safe for most women.

Local Hormone Therapy

Non-Hormonal Options

Veozah, Brisdelle, Effexor

For women who cannot or prefer not to use HRT — newer non-hormonal medications can reduce hot flashes effectively.

Non-Hormonal Therapy

Our Process

How your program works

Designed to take the time and care these conversations deserve.

Confidential Intake

Complete a thoughtful intake form online — covering symptoms, history, and what you are hoping to address. Our team reviews within one business day.

Lab Work if Needed

Hormones (FSH, estradiol), thyroid, and metabolic panels may be ordered to inform your plan — but for most menopausal women, the diagnosis is clinical.

Specialist Consultation

A virtual visit with your DOS physician to discuss your symptoms in depth, review options, and design a plan that fits your life.

Prescription & Plan Start

If indicated, prescriptions are sent directly to your pharmacy. Plans are individualised — one size does not fit all.

Ongoing Adjustment & Review

HRT often needs fine-tuning over the first few months. Regular virtual check-ins to optimise dose, address side effects, and keep you well.

Eligibility

Is this program right for you?

Our program is open to women at any life stage with menopausal, perimenopausal, or hormonal health concerns.

You may be a good candidate if you:

Are experiencing menopausal or perimenopausal symptoms

Want to discuss HRT (whether to start, stop, or switch)

Have suspected or diagnosed PCOS

Are dealing with hormonal weight gain or mood changes

Need contraception advice or a method change

Are an Ontario resident with a valid health card

This program may not be suitable if you:

Are pregnant (please see your OB)

Have undiagnosed gynaecological bleeding (in-person workup)

Have current breast or hormone-sensitive cancer (oncology care)

Have an acute gynaecological emergency (ER care)

Feel like yourself again

Specialist menopause and hormonal health care — virtual, evidence-based, and genuinely listened-to. Typically within one week.

Book as a Patient

Self-refer via our secure online booking system

Refer a Patient

Physician referral form with fax & secure intake

Frequently Asked Questions

Women's health FAQ

Common questions about our menopause and hormonal health program.

Is HRT safe?

For most healthy women starting within 10 years of menopause and under 60, the benefits of HRT outweigh the risks. The 2002 WHI study (which scared a generation off HRT) has been substantially reinterpreted — modern transdermal regimens carry less risk than older oral combinations. Your physician will discuss your individual risk-benefit profile.

Do I need labs to start HRT?

Often, no. Menopause is a clinical diagnosis based on symptoms and timing. Labs (FSH, estradiol) can sometimes help in perimenopause or with younger women, but they rarely change the treatment plan in classic menopausal symptoms.

What is the difference between bioidentical and "regular" HRT?

Most modern HRT (estradiol patches, micronized progesterone) IS bioidentical — meaning the molecule is identical to what your body naturally makes. Compounded "bioidenticals" from boutique pharmacies are different and not regulated to the same standards. Your DOS physician will discuss what is right for you.

How long can I stay on HRT?

There is no firm "stop date." Many women stay on HRT for as long as the benefits outweigh risks — sometimes 5 years, sometimes 15+. The decision is reviewed regularly with your physician.

I have PCOS — can you help with weight gain?

Yes. PCOS-driven weight gain is a metabolic problem, and we can combine PCOS-specific therapy (metformin, lifestyle, hormonal regulation) with our weight management program if appropriate.

Can I switch contraception methods through this program?

Yes. Whether you are looking to switch pills, transition off contraception, or move to an IUD/IUS (we will refer you for insertion), we can guide that decision and provide prescriptions.

Women's health, expertly led