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Perelel , the women ’ s health company that is defining a new era of radical body literacy and medicallybacked , stage-specific women ’ s health support , has announced the acquisition of LOOM , an educational community platform empowering women through reproductive health , sexual wellness and parenting education . The acquisition reinforces Perelel ’ s commitment to democratising access to women ’ s health information – a tentpole of their founding mission – while empowering women to take greater control of their bodies .

Unmanaged menopause symptoms are reducing productivity and income for Canadian women . The Menopause Foundation of Canada ( MFC ) reports that menopause leads to 540,000 lost workdays annually , costing employers CAD $ 237mn in lost productivity . Women , in turn , lose CAD $ 3.3bn in income . As one-third of Canadian women between 45-55 face this stage , MFC urges employers to prioritise menopause inclusivity through medical coverage , flexible policies and education . Leading companies like Sun Life , PwC and BMO are taking steps to support women ’ s health , showing how menopause-inclusive workplaces benefit both employees and employers .

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