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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) discontinuation and shortages Nov 2024
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.
AMS Features
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Menopausal Hormone Therapy (MHT) discontinuation and shortages November 2024
Australia Patch Shortages There are a number of MHTs that are currently unavailable. Please note that the TGA has approved some unregistered... Read more -
Australasian Menopause Society applauds Senate Inquiry Report
Thursday, 19 September 2024: The Australasian Menopause Society (AMS) has welcomed the findings of the Senate Inquiry into Menopause and... Read more -
Severe menopause symptoms may take toll on brain health
With more than 24 million people globally living with dementia without a cure in sight, there is a lot of focus on ways to prevent and delay... Read more -
Symptom Checker
About The Symptom Checker advises if you should see a doctor or care for yourself at home. It is designed for people in Australia. It can also help you find... Read more -
Menopause Essentials Update 2024
19th World Congress on Menopause | Pre-congress course Menopause Essentials Update Friday October 18th 2024 13:30–18:00 This course is for all... Read more -
Focus on less invasive treatments for heavy menstrual bleeding
On 13 June 2024 the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care released national trend data in a new report suggesting that women may... Read more
AMS eLearning
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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AMS Information Sheets
- AMS Guide to MHT/HRT Doses Australia only
- Bleeding – perimenopausal, postmenopausal and breakthrough bleeding on MHT/HRT
- What is menopause?
- NonHormonal Treatments for Menopausal Symptoms
- Oestrogen Only Menopausal Hormone Therapy
- Tibolone as menopausal hormone therapy
- Perimenopause or Menopausal Transition
- Surgical Menopause
- Complementary and Herbal Therapies for Hot Flushes
- Bioidentical custom compounded hormone therapy
Menopause Management
AMS Fact Sheets
- Menopause what are the symptoms?
- What is Menopausal Hormone Therapy (MHT) and is it safe?
- Vaginal health after breast cancer: A guide for patients
- Bioidentical Hormone Therapy
- Non-hormonal treatment options for menopausal symptoms
- Maintaining your weight and health during and after menopause
- 9 myths and misunderstandings about Menopausal Hormone Therapy (MHT)
- Lifestyle and behaviour changes for menopausal symptoms
- Complementary medicine options for menopausal symptoms
- Vaginal Laser Therapy