Mature women's health: Stories of resilience and healing

A recent study found that half of women surveyed have consulted their doctor about menopause, perimenopause and pelvic floor disorders. Of them, only half were prescribed treatment.

Sinai Health’s Mature Women’s Health program, stands at the forefront of providing comprehensive and compassionate clinical support, to address the sometimes debilitating health issues experienced during menopause.

Read the inspiring stories from four women, whose quality of life improved thanks to the innovative treatments and expert care received at Sinai Health.

Diane’s story: Botox to the rescue

For as long as she could remember Diane had struggled with frequent urination. But by the time she was in her late forties, the urge to urinate had worsened to the point where she was getting up five or six times a night to go to the bathroom.

Read her story.

Linda’s story: Silicone pessary helps support organ prolapse

In the fall of 2020, Linda first realized she had an organ prolapse. As a registered nurse, Linda recognized what was happening. When she was referred to Sinai Health, she finally got the relief she was looking for.

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Charlene’s story: Received a diagnosis of ‘extreme endometriosis’

By the time she reached her forties, Charlene McCullough had almost become accustomed to the nagging abdominal pain that had been with her since puberty. Initially dismissed as menstrual discomfort, her pain worsened over time, spreading to her hips, kidneys and stomach.

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Denise’s story: The right diagnosis ended 25 years of chronic pain

When she was in her mid-twenties, Denise Nadalini started experiencing excruciating pain associated with her periods. As her quality of life continued to suffer into adulthood, she eventually quit her teaching job. On the eve of her fiftieth birthday, she knew something had to change.

Read her story.

Mount Sinai Hospital’s Frances Bloomberg Centre for Women’s and Infants’ Health is the largest academic centre for women’s health in Canada, with multidisciplinary teams specializing in women’s health, high-risk maternal, fetal and neonatal care.