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Hormone Replacement Therapy can help reduce moderate to severe symptoms of perimenopause and menopause for those experiencing them. It is a form of Hormone Therapy (HT), which refers to a treatment that blocks, adds, or removes hormones to have a beneficial medical impact for treating a variety of things (e.g., breast cancer, prostate cancer, thyroid conditions, growth syndromes, fertility treatments, gender affirming care).  

We are thrilled that the National Pharmacare Program will begin in PEI on May 1, 2025. The program provides coverage for a range of contraceptives, diabetes medications, and blood glucose test strips. 

We are developing a new section for the Women and Gender Diverse People’s Health Hub all about contraception. 

In the meantime, visit the National Pharmacare Program in PEI website for more information. 

The Canadian Medical Association categorizes obesity as a medical condition, one caused by many factors, but it’s important to recognize that not all higher-body weight people have obesity.

Menstruation: “The normal monthly shedding of blood and tissue from the lining of the uterus when pregnancy does not occur. During menstruation, menstrual blood and tissue flow from the uterus through the cervix and pass out of the body through the vagina.” (National Cancer Institute)

Anyone who menstruates will tell you that managing a period takes effort and money. Aside from dealing with discomforts such as cramps, headaches, cravings/aversions, and mood swings, people who menstruate must also invest time (and money) to find which period products work best for them.