Alejandra Pulido-Guzman

Lethbridge Herald

Alberta Blue Cross has developed a new work- place guide to help employers and employees address a critical but often overlooked challenge in today’s workforce: menopause.

According to the Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada, Menopause is defined as “the permanent cessation of menstruation due to the loss of ovarian follicles, resulting in hypoestro- genism and the end of reproductive potential.” “The average age of menopause in Canada is 51 years, however, typically ranges between 45 – 55 years.”

Victoria Chin, drug benefit management man- ager with Alberta Blue Cross says the guide was designed to help employers and employees regard- less of which company they use for benefits within their workplace.

“The guide is kind of a

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