Dr Margaret Upsdell
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 [...]
Easier access to locally applied HRT to treat postmenopausal vaginal symptoms in landmark MHRA reclassification
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 [...]
DHSC announces first women’s health strategy for England to tackle gender health gap
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 [...]
New Menopause Practice Standards
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 [...]
DHSC announce the appointment of Professor Dame Lesley Regan as the first Women’s Health Ambassador
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 [...]
BMJ Editorial: Looking at HRT in perspective – Helping women make informed choices
An editorial Looking at HRT in perspective - Helping women make informed choices by Haitham Hamoda and Sara Moger, was published today in the BMJ.
Mental Health Awareness Week 9 to 15 May 2022
Mental Health Awareness Week is from 9 to 15 May 2022 and the theme this year is loneliness. For more information please see the below link: Acas offers free advice and [...]
Joint BMS, FSRH, RCGP and RCOG position statement on the supply shortages of 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
Radio 4 Woman’s Hour: HRT shortages and testosterone for women
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 [...]
BMS comment on Channel 4 programme: Davina McCall: Sex, Myths and the Menopause
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 [...]