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Australasian Menopause Society

The Australasian Menopause Society (AMS) is a not-for-profit member-based society that aims to improve the quality of life of women during and after the menopause.

The AMS brings together doctors, nurses, allied health professionals, researchers and community workers who want to participate in communication and scientific discussions for the advancement of knowledge about the menopause and women’s midlife health.

Vision and mission

The vision of AMS is to be the leader in menopause awareness and education, empowering clinicians and the community in Australia and New Zealand. The mission of AMS is to achieve the best possible health and wellbeing for women during and after menopause.

The AMS seeks to bring accurate, evidence-based information to health care workers and the wider community about premature menopause, peri-menopause, MHT/HRT and alternatives, osteoporosis and how to locate a doctor interested in women's health.

How the Australasian Menopause Society can help

The AMS helps women and their health professionals better understand the transition through this stage of life. They do this by:

  • disseminating evidence-based information on menopause and women’s midlife health to health professionals and the public
  • educating doctors and other healthcare professionals in clinical care and understanding of midlife women’s health in our community
  • encouraging the application of evidence-based information and knowledge in midlife women’s health and healthy ageing, as clinical best practice
  • translating research into evidence-based clinical practice excellence and advocacy

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Last reviewed: June 2022

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Contraception - Australasian Menopause Society

While fertility naturally declines with age, there is still a chance of pregnancy for up to 12 months after the last menstrual period for women over 50 (24 months for women who reach menopause before 50 years).

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Menopause - What are the symptoms - Australasian Menopause Society

Professor Susan R. Davis discusses several of the most common menopausal symptoms. The original series is available for download at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAjwoYuItHS-4jvjL6gJgM7o-vpr0PVk6 

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Urinary Incontinence in Women

It is a common problem for women, getting worse with advancing age.

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Is Menopausal Hormone Therapy (HRT) safe? - Video - Australasian Menopause Society

Professor Rod Baber discusses the safety of menopausal hormone therapy (HRT).

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Position Statement on Improving Bone Health and Osteoporosis Management in Australia - Australasian Menopause Society

Position Statement on Improving Bone Health and Osteoporosis Management in Australia

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What is menopause? - Australasian Menopause Society

The word menopause refers to the last or final menstrual period. When a woman has had no periods for 12 consecutive months, she is considered to be postmenopausal. At menopause, loss of ovarian follicles, follicular development and ovulation results in cessation of cyclical oestrogen and progesterone production.

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Contraception in perimenopause: practice points for GPs - Australasian Menopause Society

The Australasian Menopause Society is at the forefront of new directions in women's health and aims to bring accurate, evidence-based information to health professionals and the community

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Testosterone Case Study - Australasian Menopause Society

Testosterone case study | Sue 54 year old

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9 myths and misunderstandings about MHT - Australasian Menopause Society

9 myths and misunderstandings about Menopausal Hormone Therapy (MHT)

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Complementary medicine options for menopausal symptoms - Australasian Menopause Society

Complementary medicine options for menopausal symptoms

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