Lume Minute: What Are The Health Canada Approved Indications for Hormone Therapy?

Today’s question for Dr. Sarah Shaw is:What are the Health Canada approved indications for hormone therapy?In this episode, you'll discover:The approved indications for hormone therapy in Canada are limited to three main areasOff-label prescribing allows for hormone therapy use beyond approved indicationsYellow light indications where hormone therapy may be beneficialThe timing of hormone therapy initiation is crucial for maximizing benefitsLume Women + Health is now open! They understand the unique challenges women face during perimenopause and beyond. Be sure to check out their dedicated menopause program that provides personalized support, medical guidance, and lifestyle optimization education to help you manage symptoms, improve your well-being, and thrive during this life stage.Every week, the team at Lume Women + Health will be dropping into our podcast to answer one of your questions. Be sure to follow our podcast so that you never miss these Lume Minutes. Find ‘This Is Perimenopause, the podcast’ wherever you listen to your favorites.Have a question? Send us a message at [email protected] and we’ll get you an answer.Episode LinksDr. Sarah Shaw BioLume Women + HealthMQ6 ToolMenopause Foundation of Canada symptom trackerConnect with Mikelle & Michelle at This is PerimenopauseEmail us and let us know what you think of the podcast and what topic you want us to cover next.Sign up for our weekly newsletterFollow This Is Perimenopause on InstagramFollow This Is Perimenopause on Facebook