You’re not imagining it. That stiffness when you get up in the morning. The ache in your hands that wasn’t there before. The joint pain that began during perimenopause and hasn’t improved—or has worsened—since your periods stopped. It may be connected to menopause.
Joint pain is one of the most common—and least talked-about—symptoms women experience during menopause. If you’re noticing your joint pain getting worse during this stage of life, you’re not alone.
In partnership with the Menopause Foundation of Canada, join physician Dr. Iliana Lega and registered dietitian Lalitha Taylor as they discuss the connection between menopause and arthritis and explore practical strategies to help you manage your symptoms.
In this free 60-minute session, you will learn:
- The difference between perimenopause, menopause and post-menopause
- Guidelines and treatments, including medication and HRT, to manage symptoms.
- What the latest research reveals about menopausal changes and arthritis.
- Practical self-management strategies to help you regain control of your body
This session marks a milestone for Arthritis Society Canada—we’ve now hosted 100 Arthritis Talks webinars. Since its inception, our national webinar series has reached more than 450,000 Canadians with trusted, evidence-based arthritis education.
Have your questions answered
This session includes a dedicated live Q&A with Dr. Iliana Lega and Lalitha Taylor. Submit your questions in advance to [email protected].
Speakers
Dr. Iliana Lega is an Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine at University of Toronto, a Staff Physician in the Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism at Women’s College Hospital (WCH) and a Clinician Scientist at Women’s College Research and Innovation Institute. She is the Medical Lead for the Reproductive Endocrinology Program at WCH. She was recently the co-lead for the Ontario Health Quality Standards on Menopause, to be published in the fall of 2025. With more than 50 peer-reviewed publications and funding from the Canadian Institute of Health Research and the Canadian Menopause Society, Dr. Lega leads a research program focused on improving the care of women as they transition through menopause.
Lalitha Taylor is a University of Alberta alumna and an award-winning Registered Dietitian based in Edmonton, Alberta. She has been practicing as a dietitian for over 20 years and brings a diverse dietetic background paired with dynamic communication skills. These strengths have led to her engagement across multiple media platforms, including former roles as a National Spokesperson for Dietitians of Canada and nutrition columnist for CBC Edmonton Radio.
Diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis at the age of 19, Lalitha has spent more than two decades navigating life with an autoimmune disease. This lived experience deeply informs her compassionate, practical approach to nutrition care, particularly for clients managing chronic illness, inflammation, fatigue, and complex health journeys.
Lalitha’s vision is to strengthen her community’s health by making nutrition understandable, realistic, and sustainable. She currently runs her own private nutrition counseling practice, Taylor Nutrition, with offices in both Edmonton and Calgary. Her practice supports clients across the lifespan and is grounded in meeting individuals where they are—honouring their goals, challenges, and lived experiences.
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What participants say about Arthritis Talks
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