History and society Investigations and reports
Loto-méno
2022
Sous-titres : Français Espagnol Roumain Anglais Allemand Arabe
An immersion in the private life of Véronique: where the first signs of the menopause arrived very early. She discusses her story and investigates.
History and society | Investigations and reports
Episode 1
42 min
Nothing
Why are we given so little information? For Véronique the perimenopause rhymes with lottery! Sylvie Demers and Lyne Désautels are convinced that medicine doesn't do enough to help women after the age of 40. As her investigation advances, Véronique discovers that the subject remains little-known and taboo.
Episode 2
42 min
A personal problem or society's?
During her investigation, Véronique realises that the perimenopause not only affects the woman facing it but also her partner, family and colleagues. Is the negative aura that surrounds the menopause cultural? Sylvie Demers, pioneer in the dosage of bioidentical hormones, thinks the time has come to review current treatments.
Episode 3
42 min
What now?
In Canada bioidentical hormones are classed as exception drugs. In other words, you have to pay for them if you want them. Few women can afford the monthly cost. As Véronique heads off in search of those responsible, she little imagines the Pandora's box she is about to open.
An immersion in the private life of Véronique: where the first signs of the menopause arrived very early. She discusses her story and investigates.
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