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AMS Statement 15 July 2024

The Australasian Menopause Society (AMS) provides education to health professionals to improve the healthcare of women at perimenopause and after menopause.

The AMS welcomes discussion of menopause and efforts to improve access to appropriate care. However, we have recently become aware of spurious claims being made about menopause and hormone therapy by some health professionals on social media and in opinion pieces. These claims are presented as mainstream expert opinion, but some of them do not accord with current evidence-based guidelines.

Menopausal Hormone Therapy (MHT) patch shortages June 2024

Australia Patch Shortages

There are a number of MHTs that are currently unavailable. Please note that the TGA has approved some unregistered products under Section 19A and some substitute doses are currently in supply in Australia.

Pharmacists are encouraged to contact suppliers Medsurge Healthcare Pty Ltd on 1300 788 261 for orders of Estramon and Sandoz on 1800 726 369 for orders of Estradiol Transdermal System.

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Lancet series on Menopause 2024

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Practitioner’s Toolkit for the Management of the Menopause

Developed by the Women’s Health Research Program in the Monash University School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, 2023.The supporting notes for... Read more
Management of menopause

By Dr Karen Magraith and Dr Christina Jang: Menopausal hormone therapy is the most effective treatment for menopausal symptoms and, for most women,... Read more
IMS White Paper – Reproductive milestones across the lifespan and cardiovascular disease risk in women

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The courses available here are in response to requests from many GPs for up to date evidence-based information and guidance in managing women’s midlife health issues including menopause.

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