Tachyphylaxis with HRT
We are aware of an increase in the number of women being prescribed high dose estradiol, outside of product licence. In some circumstances, this may be acceptable, as some [...]
Availability of Sylk Intimate Lubricant and the alternative for Prescribers
Due to the recall of certain batches of Sylk Intimate Lubricant in March this year, patients may currently be unable to have their prescriptions for Sylk fulfilled. In this [...]
Plans for UK’s first menopause education programme developed by UCL academics
Experts at UCL have teamed up with leading women’s health charities to design a new education and support programme for women across the country experiencing menopause. The National Menopause [...]
Researchers from University College London are looking for participants for a study of the experience of pain (particularly chronic/long-term pain conditions) in women during the menopause years.
Long-term pain conditions are more common in women and there is some evidence that the menopause may contribute to this, although the mechanisms are as yet poorly understood. The [...]
NEW BMS TV videos now available
BMS TV offers a wealth of information, based on current national and international guidance, for both healthcare professionals and women alike. This series of short videos covers a number of [...]
DHSC webinar series to support establishment of women’s health hubs
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and the Women's Health Ambassador for England, Professor Dame Lesley Regan, are hosting a series of webinars to support the establishment [...]
Radio 4 Woman’s Hour: HRT and the risk of dementia
For a balanced and authoritative 16-minute discussion of the recent Copenhagen University observational study into HRT and the risk of dementia listen to Professor Pauline Maki, University of Illinois, [...]
The King’s Birthday Honours List 2023
A message from Paula Briggs, Chairman and Sara Moger, Chief Executive Mr Edward Morris BSc MBBS MD FROCG. Regional Medical Director, East of England, Consultant Gynaecologist, Norwich, Trustee and [...]
NEW BMS Tool for Clinicians – Menopause in ethnic minority women
We are delighted to announce the publication of a new BMS Tool for Clinicians – Menopause in ethnic minority women – developed in collaboration with BMS member, Dr Shashi [...]
NEW WHC Menopause Wellness Hub
Women’s Health Concern (WHC) is delighted to announce the launch of its new Menopause Wellness Hub, in collaboration with Nigel Denby. For more than 15 years, WHC has developed [...]