WWC Welcomes Two Additional Physicians - 2007

The Westcoast Women's Clinic would like to welcome Dr. Janet Franiek and Dr. Jessica Shintani.  These two exceptional physicians bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the clinic.  Individual bios will be posted on the Medical Team page soon!

North American Menopause Society (NAMS) 2007 - Conference

Physicians attend the 2007 NAMS scientific conference for updates in the latest clinical research and reviews on hormone replacement therapy, bone density testing and other menopause-related topics.

Men's Midlife Health Program

In March 2007, at popular request, West Coast Women's Clinic launched a "Men's Midlife Health Program".  We have received overwhelming support from our women patients to offer a similar service to their partners and/or male family members.  Please call the clinic for further information and patient booking times.

From Healthcare to Self-Care - A Health Plan for Midlife


Women are living longer, but we want to make sure they are also living "better". Preventative healthcare at midlife is the key. Our personalized, integrated healthcare program focuses on preventative care and quality of life. It helps women understand their health risks and learn how to adjust their lifestyle to achieve optimum health.

Refined over the last four years of our practice, this new program is an essential tool in tailoring treatment options and guiding women to become advocates for their own health and wellbeing.
No physician referral is required for this preventative health program and although not covered by MSP, it may be part of some extended health programs.

See PERSONAL MIDLIFE HEALTH PLAN 


Clinic Recognized in Suzanne Somers new book "Ageless"

 West Coast Women's Clinic is recognized as one of only two resources specializing in women's midlife health in Canada.  Our clinic can be found in the "Resources" section at the back of the book. 

Clinic Physicians attend Advanced Bioidentical Hormone Therapy Course:

Internationly reowned Dr. Thierry Hertoghe was the principal instructor who has provided thousands of doctors from around the world, a cutting edge approach to managing hormone deficiences and optimizing health.

The complex nature of hormone interactions of thyroid, cortisol, insulin along with femal sex hormones determines balance and health.

These exciting advances in hormone research are shaping medicine for the future.  The knowledge found from Dr. Hertoghe and Dr. Jonathan Wright (Bioidentical Hormone EXPEA) is being implemented in the clinics new program.  

Clinic Takes Part In BC Women's Hospital "Midlife Years"


The Westcoast Women's Clinic participated in a conference on Women's Midlife Years, sponsored by BC Women's Hospital, with a table at the Marriott Hotel April 7th and 8th. Thursday evening was open to the public to hear the key-note speaker, Dr. Alessandra Graziottin, world-renowned sexologist and gynecologist from Milan, Italy. Over two hundred women attended. Friday was an all day CME for GPs.

Dr. Graziottin highlighted the importance of dreams and visions to long-term health and sexual wellness. She pointed out that health expectancy and life expectancy are not the same. For example, in the U.S. health expectancy reaches its peak 14 years before life expectancy. In Canada, we're luckier. The average person can expect only 7 years of failing heath before the end of his or her life. Because of the tendency for disease to enter women's lives in their middle years, midlife is the perfect opportunity for preventative care to close the gap.

Dr. Graziottin said that women should not settle for unsatisfying sex in midlife and that bioidentical hormones may prove a boon for many. As for tips on how to improve our intimate relationships, she advised that we "scratch'" away at old habits that have formed and aim for better communication and tenderness. She often prescribes "dancing" for couples - with amazing results.

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