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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.
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Tuesday 29 September
Wednesday 18 November
Evidence-based, peer-reviewed BMS and WHC resources, answering the key questions in menopause care.
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BMS Education Calendar
BMS 35th Annual Scientific Conference - on demand
7 July 2026 - 7 October 2026
BMS Masterclass September 2026
29 September 2026
BMS Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for the management of hot flushes and night sweats
30 September 2026 - 21 October 2026
WHC 36th Annual Symposium
13 October 2026
WHC 36th Annual Symposium - on demand
19 October 2026 - 19 December 2026
RCOG/BMS Post Reproductive Health meeting
3 November 2026 - 4 November 2026
Beyond the Foundations – a study day for nurses
9 November 2026
BMS Masterclass November 2026
18 November 2026
Comprehensive online education, providing HCPs with everything they need to be the go-to person in their practice or service for all things menopause.
Latest news
BMS announces new Director of Clinical Practice
The board of trustees of the British Menopause Society (BMS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Kathy Abernethy as Director of Clinical Practice, a new role within the Society. Kathy Abernethy is a [...]
International Menopause Society survey: ovarian ageing, menopause, premature ovarian insufficiency and genetics
Premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) and early menopause (EM) affect an estimated 4% and 12% of women respectively, with significant adverse health and psychological impacts. In 2024, the International Menopause Society (IMS), in partnership with [...]
Affiliations
The British Menopause Society is a specialist society associated with the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists.
Our patient arm
Women’s Health Concern (WHC), established in 1972 and the patient arm of the BMS since 2012. WHC provides independent advice to inform and reassure women about their gynaecological, sexual and post reproductive health.
Gender Language Policy
The British Menopause Society (BMS) recognises that patients have diverse gender identities. In our publications, literature, and other printed and digital materials, the BMS uses the word “woman” (and the pronouns “she” and “her”) to describe patients or individuals whose sex assigned at birth was female, whether they identify as female, male, or non-binary.
As gender language continues to evolve in the scientific and medical communities, the BMS will periodically reassess this usage and will make appropriate adjustments as necessary. When describing or referencing study populations used in research, BMS will use the gender terminology reported by the study investigators.
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The 7th edition of Management of the Menopause includes dedicated chapters exploring menopause care in women with a history of cancer or at increased cancer risk, including current evidence relating to HRT use and breast cancer risk.
Featuring contributions from Sadaf
“Misinformation in healthcare has become more prevalent over the past decade. This has contributed to inconsistent patient expectations and, in some cases, the use of treatments without clear evidence of benefit.�
This article in the latest edition of @EMJReviews considers the
The 7th edition of Management of the Menopause includes three dedicated chapters exploring the use of HRT in menopause care, from indications and prescribing considerations through to interpretation of benefits and risks in clinical practice. In this video, @hamoda_h25 discusses
BMS Masterclass: live interactive webinar panel on menopause, Tue 29 September 2026, 6–8pm. Sessions on lifestyle approaches, HRT FAQs, and meningioma prescribing evidence. 3 CPD credits. For GPs, nurses, specialists and allied health professionals.
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Women's Health Concern, the patient voice of the British Menopause Society, has launched a new Instagram page.
The page provides evidence-based information on perimenopause, menopause and post reproductive health and is intended to support informed discussions between patients
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