Thank you, Madam Chair.
My first question is for Dr. Demers.
We've heard testimony that menopause is not simply a health issue. We've talked throughout about that. It's also a workplace issue, an economic security issue and a gender equality issue. Many women described spending years trying to understand symptoms that were affecting every aspect of their lives, including their ability to work. Some spoke about reducing hours, turning down opportunities or leaving jobs altogether before receiving appropriate support, because they were not able to identify what was going on with them.
From your clinical perspective, how are gaps in menopause diagnosis, treatment and physicians' education affecting women's ability to remain in the workforce? What health care reforms would have the greatest impact on improving both health outcomes and economic security for women?