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These e-alerts provide advance notifice to health professionals and the medical media of papers of interest due to be published in each forthcoming bimonthly issue of Climacteric.

Recently published studies that the AMS considers to be important.

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The Australasian Menopause Society holds a scientific meeting (Congress) each year.

The AMS Congress involves plenary lectures, interactive sessions and panel discussions.

These meetings are planned three years in advance, building on the topics and experiences of past successful annual scientific meetings.

Abstracts from meetings are available for AMS Members at AMS Abstracts (Note: you must be a current AMS Member to access)

Content updated March 29, 2009

The Australasian Menopause Society (AMS) is a scientific society with over 700 members from scientific, medical, nursing, pharmaceutical, paramedical and lay backgrounds interested in menopause education and research.

It rigorously assesses issues that may arise in managing the menopause and publishes a position statement where required.

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Articles and information relevant to the management of the menopause.

Cochrane Reviews investigate the effects of interventions for prevention, treatment and rehabilitation in a healthcare setting. They are designed to facilitate the choices that doctors, patients, policy makers and others face in health care.

Most Cochrane Reviews are based on randomized controlled trials, but other types of evidence may also be taken into account, if appropriate.

Commentaries from the IMS on recently published scientific papers that may be of interest. The latest articles are available to Members only when logged in. Selected articles are open to public.

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Studied that are still being completed and have yet to be reported on fully.

Menopause Videos from The Menopause Society

The Menopause Society (formerly the North American Menopause Society (NAMS)) presents its comprehensive video series for clinicians about important midlife health topics. All of the interviews in the series are hosted by NAMS Board of Trustees Member and Past-President Dr Marla Shapiro, a Canadian physician, who led this exciting initiative. Dr Shapiro is also the medical consultant for CTV News and on-air medical contributor to Canada AM.

Note: The Australasian Menopause Society does not necessarily endorse the medical and scientific information provided in these videos. As the medical and scientific information provided here might not be relevant to a particular person's circumstances and you should always discuss your health with your own healthcare provider.

Selected issues in menopause from the International Menopause Society.

Sharing news from the world of menopause.

NAMS 2017

The North American Menopause Society (NAMS) Annual Meeting was held in Philadelphia, USA October 11-14. A selection of the pre-conference information released about the presentations is shown here.

Note: The Australasian Menopause Society does not necessarily endorse the medical and scientific information shown. As the medical and scientific information shown here might not be relevant to a particular person's circumstances and you should always discuss your health with your own healthcare provider. 

Journalists who would like to speak with an expert in women's midlife health and the menopause should contact:
Ms Vicki Doherty 
Executive Director, Australasian Menopause Society
Tel - 61 3 5962 6241
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Content updated September 2022

The Australasian Menopause Society provides information for doctors and other health practitioners in supporting women through midlife health and the menopause. All information on this website is produced by qualified medical practitioners unless otherwise stated. This information is not medical advice and is not intended to substitute for the evaluation of a woman's individual health condition by her personal healthcare provider.

Reference to books and other resources on this website does not imply endorsement by the Australasian Menopause Society unless otherwise stated.

Note: Medical and scientific information provided and endorsed by the Australasian Menopause Society might not be relevant to a particular person's circumstances and should always be discussed with that person's own healthcare provider. Information Sheets may contain copyright or otherwise protected material. Reproduction of Information Sheets by Australasian Menopause Society Members and other health professionals for clinical practice is permissible. Any other use of this information (hardcopy and electronic versions) must be agreed to and approved by the Australasian Menopause Society.

Menopause Management Area - links to relevant Information Sheets arranged by area

Responding to frequently asked questions

Information and tools to assist in understanding and assessing risks factors for breast cancer and cardivascular disease.

Glossary of Terms

A description of words and terms used in menopause and women's health is available from:

Glossary of Terms.

Self Assessment Tools

Half the world’s population will experience the menopause. It can be a difficult time for many women and is made worse by a tidal-wave of misleading information on social media. Now women can now access reliable information about what the menopause is, how it might affect them and how to choose safe and effective treatment options.

Menopause Videos for Women from NAMS

The North American Menopause Society NAMS) presents its comprehensive video series for women on important midlife health topics. All of the interviews in the series are hosted by NAMS Board of Trustees Member and Past-President Dr Marla Shapiro, a Canadian physician who led this exciting initiative. Dr Shapiro is also the medical consultant for CTV News and on-air medical contributor to Canada AM.

Note: The Australasian Menopause Society does not necessarily endorse the medical and scientific information provided in these videos.  As the medical and scientific information provided here might not be relevant to a particular person's circumstances and you should always discuss your health with your own healthcare provider.

Resources

Information concerning menopause and midlife health issues in a comprehensive format.

Information from Annual General Meetings

Studies Recruiting

Research studies that are related to menopause and midlife women's health may be undertaken by Australasian Menopause Society members.

Women who would like to volunteer to participate in any study outlined below should contact the nominated person from the study directly.

Disclaimer

The list of studies currently recruiting is published by the Australasian Menopause Society as a service to its members. The AMS accepts no responsibility for the accuracy of the information contained in the description of the studies or the consequences of any person becoming a study subject. These studies are not endorsed by the AMS, however all listed studies have produced Ethics Committee approval prior to being accepted for inclusion on the AMS website.

Infographics are a useful and innovative way of making communication more accessible. The health information is designed to empower and enhance decision making capabilities.

World Menopause Day

Each year AMS celebrates World Menopause Day with the release of new resources. 

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