Unique health concerns
When thinking about women's health, gynecological concerns may come to mind first. These include issues such as fertility and infertility, pregnancy and childbirth, menopause and breast health. Our plans cover a range of pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments that can help address all of these and more.
Hormone therapy
Women experience different stages of hormonal changes throughout life: puberty, perimenopause, menopause and post-menopause. Hormonal therapies can give women control over their bodies and also offer relief:
- Hormonal birth control gives women the ability to plan, prevent and space out pregnancies. It can also provide relief of gynecological symptoms, such as endometriosis and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).*
- Hormone replacement therapy is used to treat symptoms of menopause, such as hot flashes, disturbed sleep, mood swings and irregular menstruation.*
* Prescription Drugs
Cervical, ovarian and breast cancers
- Widespread use of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine dramatically reduces the number of women who will develop cervical cancer.**
- HPV home testing can be used to pre-screen for cancer.**
- BRCA testing can identify genetic mutations that increase a woman's risk of breast cancer, as well as ovarian and other cancers.**
- Breast ultrasounds are early detection and screening tools for breast cancer that plan members may choose to have performed at a private clinic.**
** Extended Health Care
Pregnancy and maternity
- Our Family Focus solution takes a holistic approach to family building by combining complementary treatments, products and services. From fertility drugs and treatments to pregnancy supports and beyond, it helps would-be parents on their journey. For more information, see our Family Focus brochure.
- Our Healthy Weight Focus initiative may be of interest for some women in cases where a deficit, overweight or obesity affects fertility.
Pelvic floor and sexual health
- Changes to the pelvic floor start during puberty, and this area can be significantly affected by childbirth. Aging and menopause can also affect the pelvic floor, so we offer coverage for therapeutic equipment, such as high-intensity focused electromagnetic technology (HIFET). We also cover perineal and pelvic rehabilitation treatments by an eligible healthcare professional, such as a physiotherapist or osteopath.**
** Extended Health Care
Hormone therapy
Women experience different stages of hormonal changes throughout life: puberty, perimenopause, menopause and post-menopause. Hormonal therapies can give women control over their bodies and also offer relief:
- Hormonal birth control gives women the ability to plan, prevent and space out pregnancies. It can also provide relief of gynecological symptoms, such as endometriosis and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).*
- Hormone replacement therapy is used to treat symptoms of menopause, such as hot flashes, disturbed sleep, mood swings and irregular menstruation.*
* Prescription Drugs
Cervical, ovarian and breast cancers
- Widespread use of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine dramatically reduces the number of women who will develop cervical cancer.**
- HPV home testing can be used to pre-screen for cancer.**
- BRCA testing can identify genetic mutations that increase a woman's risk of breast cancer, as well as ovarian and other cancers.**
- Breast ultrasounds and mammograms are early detection and screening tools for breast cancer that plan members may choose to have performed at a private clinic.**
** Extended Health Care
Pregnancy and maternity
- Our Family Focus solution takes a holistic approach to family building by combining complementary treatments, products and services. From fertility drugs and treatments to pregnancy supports and beyond, it helps would-be parents on their journey. For more information, see our Family Focus brochure.
- Our Healthy Weight Focus initiative may be of interest for some women in cases where a deficit, overweight or obesity affects fertility.
Pelvic floor and sexual health
- Changes to the pelvic floor start during puberty, and this area can be significantly affected by childbirth. Aging and menopause can also affect the pelvic floor, so we offer coverage for therapeutic equipment, such as high-intensity focused electromagnetic technology (HIFET). We also cover perineal and pelvic rehabilitation treatments by an eligible healthcare professional, such as a physiotherapist or osteopath.**
** Extended Health Care
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