The role of HRT in management of osteoporosis
Twenty to thirty years ago, HRT was seen as the gold standard for both prevention and treatment of osteoporosis. Then, with publication of trials emphasising the risks of HRT and [...]
HRT and heart disease
The spotlight has again been turned towards the topic of HRT and heart disease, with a recently published review by Taylor et al of the controversies regarding hormone replacement therapy [...]
Estrogen helps muscle response to training
Increased awareness is needed around the importance of maintaining bone health in the postmenopause, to reduce the risk of osteoporotic fracture. However, importance also lies with maintaining and building muscle [...]
British Menopause Society further update on HRT supply shortages (14th January 2021)
The British Menopause Society has issued this further update on the current availability of HRT products to provide guidance to BMS members and clinical practitioners in response to the ongoing [...]
Menopause services during COVID-19
As a result of the Covid 19 pandemic, many menopause services have changed their service provision to either telephone or video consultations where appropriate in order to offer alternatives to [...]
Latest HRT and breast cancer study
The British Medical Journal recent published a paper on the findings of a study to assess the risks of breast cancer associated with different types and durations of hormone replacement [...]
High quality menopause training to support high quality treatment for women
Today is World Menopause Day. To mark the occasion, British Menopause Society (BMS) has launched a significant, new training programme for healthcare professionals – Principles and Practice of Menopause Care (PPMC).
British Menopause Society further update on HRT supply shortages (28 September 2020)
The British Menopause Society has issued this further update on the current availability of HRT products to provide guidance to BMS members and clinical practitioners in response to the ongoing [...]
British Menopause Society further update on HRT supply shortages (20 June 2020)
The British Menopause Society has issued this further update on the current availability of HRT products to provide guidance to BMS members and clinical practitioners in response to the ongoing HRT shortages.
New FSRH patient guide: Advice for women seeking contraception, abortion and other SRH services during COVID-19
The Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare have launched a guide for patients to help them stay informed about contraception and abortion services during the COVID-19 pandemic.