Researchers in this cluster examine the health effects of aging and associated decline in reproductive hormones in women. Outcomes of interest include mental health, cognitive functioning, cardiovascular health, and menopausal symptoms (e.g. hot flashes, sleep disturbance). Hormonal and behavioural interventions aimed at preventing age-related declines in women’s health are also a focus of recent investigations.
Jennifer Gordon, Ph.D., Canada Research Chair in Women’s Mental Health, and Assistant Professor, Psychology, University of Regina.
Loveness Dube, PhD, Postdoctoral Fellow, Psychology
Julia Grummisch, M.Sc., Ph.D. Student, Psychology
Ashley Anne Balsom, B.Sc., Master’s Student, Psychology
Gordon JL, Rubinow DR, Watkins L, Hinderliter AL, Caughey MC, Girdler SS. (in press). The effect of transdermal estradiol and micronized progesterone on markers of risk for arterial disease in peri- and early postmenopausal women. Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism
Gordon, JL, Rubinow, DR, Eisenlohr-Moul, TA, Xia, K, Schmidt, PJ, Girdler, SS. (2018). Efficacy of transdermal estradiol and micronized progesterone in the prevention of depressive symptoms in the menopause transition: a randomized clinical trial. JAMA Psychiatry). 75(2), 149-157.
Gordon JL, Girdler SS, Meltzer-Brody S, Stika CS, Thurston RC, Clark CT, Prairie BA, Moses-Kolko E, Joffe H, Wisner KL. (2015). Ovarian hormone fluctuation, neurosteroids and HPA axis dysregulation in perimenopausal depression: a novel heuristic model. American Journal of Psychiatry. 172(3), 227-236.
Gordon JL, Rubinow DR, Eisenlohr-Moul TA, Leserman J, Girdler SS. (2016). Estradiol variability, stressful life events and the emergence of depressive symptomatology during the menopause transition. Menopause. 23(3), 257-266.
Gordon JL, Rubinow DR, Thurston RC, Paulson J, Schmidt PJ, Girdler SS. (2016). Cardiovascular, hemodynamic, neuroendocrine, and inflammatory markers in women with and without vasomotor symptoms Menopause. 23(11), 1189-1198.
For more information, contact cluster leader Dr. Jennifer Gordon at jennifer.gordon@uregina.ca
The CAH 2025-2026 Distinguished Public Lecture, "Don't Panic! It's Just Aging." with Dr. Sally Chivers of Trent University, is now available on our YouTube channel:
https://youtu.be/rlf6kdKWszk
Our screening & panel discussion last night had an engaged audience as panelists discussed dementia care, opportunities & challenges.
Thanks to panelists @AlzheimerSK CEO Kaleta Strain, Santa Maria Exec Dir Kelly Chessie, and caregiver Don Ross for their time & valuable insights
Over 100 people attended the @UofRAgingCentre panel discussion on whether Canada can do better with dementia care. Thanks to the panelists Strain, Kelly Chessie and Don Ross.
TOMORROW!
Join us for "Dementia Care in Canada: Can We Do Better?", a public screening of documentary-style news segments on dementia and innovations long-term care, followed by a panel discussion and Q & A.
Thurs., March 19, 2026
6:30pm
Education Auditorium
Main U of R Campus
The U of R's Centre on Aging and Health will host, "Dementia Care in Canada: Can We Do Better?" for Brain Awareness Week on Thurs March 19 at 6:30pm!
Screening of documentary-style segments on dementia and innovations in long-term care, followed by a panel discussion with Q & A.
Education Auditorium
Main U of R Campus
Open to the Public. Free admission.
Free parking evenings after 5PM (in all surface Public, M and Z parking lots). Parking lots 3, 6 & 2 recommended (accessible parking available with permit). Time limits on parking apply (where signed).
Thank you to everyone who joined us last night for the 2025-2026 Distinguished Public Lecture, "Don't Panic! It's Just Aging" with Dr. Sally Chivers of Trent University!
