The British Menopause Society (BMS) does not recommend over-the-counter menopause tests. They are not a good method of detecting menopause or perimenopause. Haitham Hamoda, Chair of the BMS, said: "These tests are limited by only measuring FSH, rather than looking at the wider clinical picture. We would encourage women to seek support from a healthcare [...]
Best practice recommendations for healthcare professionals providing help and support to women experiencing the menopause have been issued in a joint position statement from the British Menopause Society (BMS), Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) and the Society for Endocrinology (SfE). The statement is in response to growing concerns around hormone replacement therapy (HRT) [...]
The BMS, FSRH, RCGP and RCOG have released a position statement on the supply shortages of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) To read the full statement please click here
For a balanced and authoritative 6 minute summary of the current situation concerning HRT shortages and testosterone for women, listen to Dr Paula Briggs, Chair Elect of the British Menopause Society, talking to Emma Barnett on Radio 4 Woman's Hour on 4 May 2022. Click here to listen. (32:40 - 39:00)
The British Menopause Society welcomes the further high-profile discussions about menopause and the role of HRT. The menopause transition can have a significant impact on many women, with more than 75% experiencing menopausal symptoms and a quarter describing their symptoms as severe. A third experience long-term symptoms, which may last as much as seven years [...]
Serious Shortage Protocols (SSPs) issued to limit dispensing to 3 months’ supply of Oestrogel®, Ovestin® cream and Premique Low Dose® to ensure women across the UK will be able to more reliably access Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) products. Women will only pay for prescriptions if they are dispensed in full meaning they will not face [...]
The British Menopause Society very much welcomes the appointment of Madelaine McTernan CB, the Vaccine Taskforce Director General, as head of the new HRT Supply Taskforce. The HRT shortages have had a significant impact on many women and any action taken to resolve this issue would be a very positive step. The BMS looks forward [...]
Post Reproductive Health is a MEDLINE indexed, peer reviewed source of news, research and opinion. Aimed at all those involved in the field of post reproductive health study and treatment, it is a vital resource for all practitioners and researchers. As the official journal of the British Menopause Society (BMS), Post Reproductive Health has a [...]
The UK National Osteoporosis Guideline Group (NOGG) has just launched its new UK Guideline for ‘The Prevention and Treatment of Osteoporosis’, which has been endorsed by NICE. This clinical guideline reviews the assessment and diagnosis of osteoporosis, the therapeutic interventions available and the approaches for the prevention of fragility fractures, in postmenopausal women, and in [...]
To read the full report, please click here which will take you to the RCOG website.
