FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The British Menopause Society (BMS) board of trustees welcomes Consultant Gynaecologist, Professor Janice Rymer, as Chair.
Professor Rymer will work with the BMS team on its mission to tackle misinformation around the menopause and ensure health professionals receive the evidence-based information they need to enable their patients to make informed decisions about their own health. Her areas of special interest include hormone replacement therapy (HRT), endometriosis, minimal access surgery, ovarian failure, and medical education.
As Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at King’s College London School of Medicine, Consultant Gynaecologist at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, Professor Rymer is well placed to Chair the BMS at such an important time for the field of menopause and post reproductive health.
Professor Rymer says, “It is both an honour and an interesting time to be joining the BMS as Chair. Our priority is to ensure healthcare professionals are well informed about the latest scientific research, medication and trends relating to menopause, so that they can provide women the best possible care throughout their menopause transition.
“One goal is to ensure women receive comprehensive information about their menopause treatment options from their healthcare professional. It’s about individualised care without pressure or judgement.”
Sara Moger, CEO of British Menopause Society says, “We are pleased to welcome Professor Rymer into the role of BMS Chair. She has an impressive long career in education, research and medical practice and her experience will be invaluable. The BMS team looks forward to working with her to develop our education and information for healthcare professionals in menopause and post reproductive health.”
Professor Rymer replaces Dr Paula Briggs who steps down as Chair after a two-year term. Dr Briggs is a Consultant in Sexual and Reproductive Health based at Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust.
Sara Moger adds, “I would also like to take this opportunity to thank our outgoing Chair, Dr Paula Briggs, who has done an outstanding job since taking on the role in 2022.”
For more information, please visit www.thebms.org.uk.
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Interviews with Professor Rymer and other BMS specialists covering a variety of menopause related topics are available upon request. Visit the BMS website for a full list of Trustees and Advisory Council members: https://thebms.org.uk/about-the-charity/our-people.
About the British Menopause Society
The British Menopause Society (BMS) is the specialist authority for menopause and post reproductive health in the UK. Established in 1989, the BMS educates, informs and guides healthcare professionals, working in both primary and secondary care, on menopause and all aspects of post reproductive health.
For more information visit: www.thebms.org.uk or www.womens-health-concern.org
More about Professor Janice Rymer
Professor Rymer qualified with a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery degree (MBCHB) in 1981 from the University of Auckland and commenced her specialist training in New Zealand. She moved to the UK in 1987 and became a member of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) in 1987 and fellow of The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) in 1990. She was awarded her MD thesis from the University of Auckland in 1994 and was made fellow of the RCOG in 2005. She was made Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at KCL in 2005 and was Dean of Undergraduate Medicine from 2010 – 2013 She was Vice President of the RCOG from 2016-2019 and was National Specialty Advisor for NHSE/I from 2020-2023.
She has published over 160 peer review papers and 18 textbooks.