Today, ahead of World Menopause Day, the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Menopause (the APPG), chaired by leading parliamentary campaigner Carolyn Harris MP, has published its final report following a year-long inquiry into the subject. The MPs findings demonstrate that widespread action is needed across all spheres to improve the situation for those going through [...]
For the first time ever in the UK, postmenopausal women will be able to access Gina 10 microgram vaginal tablets without requiring a prescription. Dr Paula Briggs, Chair, British Menopause Society said: “The BMS welcomes the introduction of this product which is likely to improve women’s access to treatment. Estradiol vaginal tablets have been [...]
The British Menopause Society is profoundly saddened by the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Her Majesty has been the embodiment of duty and public service and has been a constant figure of stability for our Nation, the Commonwealth and people around the world. We extend our deepest condolences to the Royal Family. [...]
The BMS welcomes the recommendations of the Head of the HRT Taskforce Madelaine McTernan to the Department of Health and Social Care for future management of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) supply. We are pleased to hear that the Government is committed to helping and supporting women going through the menopause and to ensuring that [...]
We have just received the sad news that Margaret Upsdell died peacefully on 11 June 2022. The funeral took place on 21 July. Margaret was a founder member of the Society and was appointed Honorary Secretary in 1993, working closely with Pat Patterson, the then Director of the British Menopause Society. Margaret retired as [...]
From September women in the UK will be able to access Gina 10 microgram vaginal tablets without requiring a prescription For the first time ever in the UK, postmenopausal women will be able to access a low dose Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) product from their local pharmacies without prescription, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory [...]
Major new research on women’s health issues to increase understanding of female specific health conditions and tackle the data gap to ensure diagnosis and treatment work for women. Ensuring all doctors are trained to provide the best care to women by introducing mandatory specific teaching and assessment on women’s health for all incoming graduating medical [...]
New menopause practice standards have been launched today to help guide and support health professionals delivering menopause care. The purpose of the standards is to provide evidence-based recommendations and guidance on best menopause practice in line with current national and international guidelines and recommendations. Click here to read the standards in full. The Menopause Practice [...]
The British Menopause Society congratulates Professor Dame Lesley Regan on her historic appointment as the government’s first ever Women’s Health Ambassador for England. Dame Lesley has worked in women’s health for 42 years. In her new role, she will drive system-level changes to close the gender health gap and support the implementation of the upcoming [...]
An editorial Looking at HRT in perspective - Helping women make informed choices by Haitham Hamoda and Sara Moger, was published today in the BMJ.
