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There is a lot of misconception about periods, which makes them often seen as shameful. They are not. They are a normal and healthy part of many people’s lives.

Let’s start talking about menstruation with these five common misconceptions:

1. Period is not a synonym for the menstrual cycle, but a distinct phase of it.
2. Not only women have their periods.
3. Menstruating people can still get pregnant while on their period.
4. PMS exists even if we don’t fully understand it.
5. Period blood is not dirty and the smell of it is normal.

Menopausal Hormone Therapy (MHT) can greatly improve quality of life by reducing symptoms and certain risks caused by the hormonal changes happening during the natural transition towards and after menopause.

MHT is about the balance between benefits and risks, which should be discussed and re-evaluated often with a healthcare professional (5,8).

*Note*: There are distinctions in recommendations depending on the type of MHT. For example, systemic MHT will go into the bloodstream and deliver hormones to multiple organs and tissues, while vaginal MHT is only localized (6). Stay tuned for a post on the differences between these two. Feel free to ask us if you have questions about these differences.

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When does someone really become menopausal?

You might be surprised to learn that it is only when a person with a uterus has not had their periods for over 12 months that they are officially considered menopausal.

The periods leading to menopause, where many hormonal changes happen, is called perimenopause. Knowing the difference between menopause and perimenopause is important especially if hormonal treatments are considered.

Keep your eye out for our post on progesterone for perimenopausal night sweats and menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) coming soon.

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While both are characterized by hormonal changes, menopause and perimenopause are two distinct phases.#ScienceUpFirst

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Oral contraceptive pills, commonly known as “the pill and “the minipill””, contain a combination of one to two hormones that will prevent ovulation and thus avoid unintended pregnancy (1,23).

In 2015, it was estimated that 75% of people capable of conceiving living in Canada had used this contraceptive method at least once in their life (24). Despite its widespread use, there are a lot of myths and misconceptions about it. Let’s debunk five of them:

• Pills do not cause significant weight gain.
• The pill might help prevent some types of cancer but might increase the chance of others.
• ONLY condoms can help prevent both pregnancy and sexually-transmitted infections (STIs).
• The pill does not permanently affect fertility, but might cause a delay when trying to conceive.
• Contraceptive methods are important for all ages.

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Oral contraceptive pills contain one to two hormones that will prevent ovulation and avoid unintended pregnancy.

Despite its widespread use, there are a lot of myths and misconceptions about it.

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