Australasian Menopause Society

MHT is the most effective way to manage menopausal symptoms and can offer health benefits for women in midlife. Yet many misconceptions still linger. Our updated AMS Fact Sheet covers: ✔️ Risks and benefits of MHT for women aged 50–59 or within 10 years of menopause ✔️ Clarification on breast cancer, heart disease, and weight gain myths ✔️ Non-hormonal and complementary therapies vs MHT ✔️ Guidance on progestogens, bioidentical hormones, and safer treatment options Empower your patients and yourself with evidence-based knowledge about MHT. Read the full Fact Sheet here: https://lnkd.in/gcZ32HtV #MenopausalHormoneTherapy #MHT #MenopauseSupport #WomensHealth #MidlifeHealth #HotFlushes #MenopauseFacts #AMSFactSheet

Your Gateway to Evidence-Based Menopause Care Health professionals interested in issues related to women approaching menopause and beyond are encouraged to join the Australasian Menopause Society. Join AMS to: ✅ Stay Informed. With our monthly newsletter eChanges, e-News bulletins, evidence-based information sheets and latest researches ✅ Learn & Save. Reduced rates for our Annual Congress and access to free live and recorded AMS webinars on our e-learning site. ✅ Get Global Access. Resources from the International Menopause Society, the Menopause Society and the European Menopause and Andropause Society as part of our affiliate membership. ✅ Gain Patient Connections. Ability to advertise your practice through the 'Find a Practitioner' AMS Directory. Whether you're a medical practitioner, researcher, nurse, or allied health professional, AMS provides access to the resources you need. Learn more and apply today: https://lnkd.in/gMrPAm-8 #AustralasianMenopauseSociety #AMS #MenopauseCare #WomensHealth #MidlifeHealth

When menopause care becomes complex, shared experience and discussion are invaluable. Join the Australasian Menopause Society for the upcoming webinar, Complex Menopausal Cases. During this session, moderated by Dr Marita Long, Dr Amie Hanlon and Dr Terri Foran will discuss their approach to several more complex menopause cases submitted by other AMS members. Cases will cover dilemmas such as management strategies when all the easy options have failed, potential drug interactions with MHT and where to start when there appear to be multiple areas of concern. By the end of this session, participants will: ✅ Have a greater understanding of the range of menopause management options available to clinicians in 2026  ✅ Improve their knowledge of potential drug interactions with MHT and how these might be managed ✅ Be more confident in formulating a management plan when a patient presents with multiple menopausal issues/symptoms. 📆 Wed, 11 February 2026 ⏰ 7:00 to 8:30 PM AEDT 🎫 Free for AMS members Register here: https://lnkd.in/gXjEgfRd #MenopauseCare #WomensHealth #MidlifeHealth

Looking ahead to 2026, the Australasian Menopause Society (AMS) has created a new series of educational webinars to support health professionals navigating the realities of menopause care. Complimentary to AMS Members, this expert-led program focuses on the scenarios you encounter in daily practice. From managing complex menopausal presentations and managing MHT prescribing, to understanding the role of laboratory investigations and addressing clinical situations where clear guidance may be limited. Grounded in evidence and clinical experience, these sessions bring together practitioners to share insights that can be applied directly in practice to support high-quality care for midlife women. SAVE THE DATES: 📅 Complex Menopausal Cases | 11 February | 7:00 PM AEDT 📅 MHT Prescribing in Practice | 31 March | 6:30 PM AEDT 📅 Laboratory Investigations in Menopause: To Test or Not To Test? | 17 June | 7:00 PM AEST 📅 Clinical Conundrums | 11 August | 7:00 PM AEST Mark your calendar and join us throughout the year for engaging discussions and expert guidance to support women through one of their most significant life transitions. Register now at https://lnkd.in/gCrqAAbm #MidlifeWomensHealth #MenopauseCare #WomensHealthProfessionals

Season’s greetings from the Australasian Menopause Society 🎄 As the year comes to a close, we want to thank our members, partners and wider community for your continued support, engagement and commitment to improving midlife women’s health. Our office will be closed from Tuesday, 23 December 2025 and will reopen on Monday, 12 January 2026. We look forward to reconnecting in the new year with more evidence-based education, practical resources and opportunities to learn, connect and lead change together. From the AMS Board and team, we wish you and your families a happy, safe and restful festive season. #SeasonalGreetings #ThankYou #MidlifeWomensHealth #AMSCommunity

MHT Shortages Update – December 2025 Our latest monthly update on menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) availability is now available on the AMS website. Stay informed with the most up-to-date information on product supply in Australia and New Zealand. Read the full update here: https://lnkd.in/gp2DZSQF #AustralasianMenopauseSociety #MHT #MenopauseCare #WomensHealth

Elevate Your Menopause Practice with AMS Membership Are you a health professional dedicated to supporting women through midlife and beyond? The Australasian Menopause Society (AMS) offers a professional community built on shared expertise and evidence-based care. What AMS Membership Delivers: 📙Expert Resources – monthly eChanges newsletter, information sheets, latest research, and secure access to the Members' Area on the AMS website 💲 Educational Value – reduced rates for our Annual Congress plus free access to live and recorded AMS webinars on our e-learning site 🌍 International Connections – access resources from the International Menopause Society, North American Menopause Society, and European Menopause and Andropause Society through our affiliate membership 📄 Practice Growth – list your practice in our 'Find a Practitioner' Directory, attracting over 300,000 requests per year from patients seeking menopause care. Open to medical practitioners, researchers, allied health professionals, nurses, and students across Australia and New Zealand. Join the professional community advancing women's health in midlife https://lnkd.in/eBzwXiQM. #AustralasianMenopauseSociety #AMS #MenopauseCare #WomensHealth #MidlifeHealth 

What’s keeping health professionals working in midlife women’s health up at night? The Menopause in Focus 2025 Report reveals Top 10 the critical challenges impacting care delivery. Find out more, download the Menopause in Focus 2025 Report: AMS Insights from Primary & Specialist Practice: https://lnkd.in/gf45ENZG  #AustralasianMenopauseSociety #AMS #MenopauseCare #WomensHealth #MidlifeHealth 

New AMS Resource Hub: your professional development, simplified. The AMS Resource Hub isn't just a library, it's your learning platform. Designed for healthcare professionals and consumers alike, the hub offers access to expert-led webinars, recorded events, practical tools, videos, and multilingual resources. Whether you’re looking to update your clinical knowledge, earn CPD points, or find trustworthy guidance for managing menopause symptoms, the AMS Content Hub makes it easy to learn, connect, and stay informed. Explore content grouped by topics and formats, with smart filters to help you navigate: 📹 AMS Congress Recordings 📄 Information Sheets 📃 Fact Sheets ℹ️ Consumer Information 💻 Webinar Recordings 🎬 Educational Videos Explore the hub today: https://lnkd.in/gGPQUqwH #CPD #ProfessionalDevelopment #HealthProfessionals #LifelongLearning #HealthcareProfessionals #AMS #AustralasianMenopauseSociety 

Seeking expert opinion on your question about menopause or perimenopause? We’re here to help. 💬 Exchange and Explain is a monthly column in our eChanges newsletter, created to give AMS members expert insights and answers to real-life clinical scenarios and concerns. It’s your space to ask! Submit your question now: https://lnkd.in/gdAz66Ds #AustralasianMenopauseSociety #AMS #MenopauseCare #WomensHealth #MidlifeHealth