Menopause is a natural transition every woman will go through and is marked after 12 consecutive months without a period. The average age of menopause is 51.5 years old and marks the end of menstruation and fertility. 80% of women will make this transition smoothly with symptoms that do not have much impact on their quality of life. Approximately 20% of women will experience more severe symptoms that begin to affect relationships, work and may have an impact on their quality of life. Some of these symptoms may begin 2 to 8 years prior to the final menstrual period, which is defined by a decline in hormonal factors.

Do You Experience Any of the Following?

• Hot flashes
• Night sweats
• Mood changes
• Vaginal symptoms (dryness, itching)
• Reduced libido
• Painful intercourse
• Urinary incontinence
• Changes in cognition
• Irregular bleeding

Did you know that the average age for the onset of menopause is 51.5 years of age? Many women have many of these symptoms up to 10 years prior to their final menstrual period, which may have a negative impact on their quality of life.

Here at the Layo Centre, we know menopause. We want to change the conversations around menopause, while providing women with evidence-based care when it comes to the management of menopausal disorders.

Dr. Famuyide is a Certified Menopause Practitioner

Dr. Famuyide is a Certified Menopause Practitioner through the North American Menopause Society (NAMS). NAMS is a well-regarded organization whose entire mission is the promotion of health and quality of life of women in their midlife and menopause. A Certified Menopause Practitioner is a licensed healthcare provider who has passed the NAMS examination and demonstrated competency and expertise in the field of menopause.

Dr. Famuyide’s goal is to provide comprehensive management of health issues related to menopause. Services offered as they relate to women going through peri/menopause include the following:

• Assessment, management of perimenopausal bleeding and symptoms
• Assessment, management of postmenopausal bleeding and symptoms
• Contraception in perimenopause
• Vaginal Health

Please ask for your primary care provider for a referral to be seen at our clinic for menopausal issues.

*Please note: Dr. Famuyide does not prescribe custom compounded hormones.

Helpful Links:

Canadian Menopause Society
Menopause & U
North American Menopause Society