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The British Menopause Society

The BMS is a registered charity and scientific society which is directed at the medical profession with membership open to healthcare professionals and others specialising in post reproductive health. It is dedicated to advancing education in all matters relating to the menopause.



22nd BMS Annual Conference 2012

The 22nd BMS annual conference will take place at Norton Park Hotel, outside Winchester, on Thursday 5 and Friday 6 July 2012.

This year there is a sponsored nurses’ symposium on Wednesday 4 July and the topics include: Prescribing issues in menopause and Advanced Nursing Practice in menopause.  This will be followed by an informal buffet supper.

This educational meeting is structured to bring delegates up to date with the latest on menopause issues and all aspects of post reproductive health.  It is presented by leading experts from the UK and internationally.

Who should attend? Academics & Students; Dieticians; GPs; Gynaecologist; Pharmacists; Physiotherapists; Practice Nurses; Specialist Nurses and GP and O&G Trainees.

Topics to include: The effect of sex hormones on brain function; Oestrogens as a treatment for Depression; Maintaining sexuality through the menopause; Breast Cancer: What are the risks of HRT? ; Managing menopausal symptoms and osteoporosis in women on Aromatase Inhibitors; Uro-genital Symptoms around the menopause. 

The full programme and registration booklet will be available early in 2012. 
For information, last year's programme can be downloaded here » programme from 2011 (DOC 40Kb).

The scientific advisory group responsible for the programme is chaired by Mr Tim Hillard (Consultant Gynaecologist, Poole) and comprises Mrs Kathy Abernethy (Senior Nurse Specialist, Northwick Park) Dr Kate Maclaran (Clinical Research Fellow Imperial College), Mr Nick Panay (Consultant Gynaecologist, Chelsea & Westminster), Professor Janice Rymer (Consultant Obstetrician& Gynaecologist, Kings College and Guy’s & St Thomas’) Dr  John Stevenson (Consultant Physician & Endocrinologist, Royal Brompton Hospital, London & Reader in Metabolic Medicine, Imperial College), Dr Jenifer Sassarini (Clinical Research Fellow, Glasgow) and DrJane Woyka (GP Associate Specialist, Northwick Park).


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Hope for Women - Essential recommendations launched 19 May 2011.

A statement launched from the British Menopause Society Annual Conference brings hope for women with recommendations that should improve the health of women in the postmenopausal years.

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The Statement was enclosed in an open letter from the chairman and chief executive of the BMS to the Secretary of State for Health.

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Members – a new care pathway, abridged and updated from the 5th edition of Management of the Menopause by Professor Margaret Rees, is now available in the Members area.

miMenopause International

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Menopause International is an international scientific journal that makes a vital contribution to the study and treatment of the menopause and female post reproductive health. To ensure that you and your colleagues have access to this valuable content, please pass the recommendation form to your librarian.


Management of the Menopause

5th Edition, May 2009
Margaret Rees, John Stevenson, Sally Hope, Serge Rozenberg and Santiago Palacios
* 4th Edition received a Highly Commended award in the Obstetrics and Gynaecology category in the 2006 BMA Book Awards

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Events
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Women’s Health Meeting (Crewe)
Venue: Crewe
Dates: Friday 17th February 2012

BMS Masterclass (Marlow)
Venue: Marlow
Dates: Wednesday 14 March 2012

Living and Loving well beyond 40!
A workshop for women, (Marlow)
Venue: Marlow
Dates: Wednesday 14 March 2012

Menopause Masterclass (Carlisle)
Venue: Carlisle
Dates: Saturday 19 May 2012

Menopause after Cancer Study Day for nurses
Venue: London
Dates: 24th May 2012

Menopause Special Skills Module (Reading)
Venue: Reading
Dates: Thursday 24 and Friday 25 May 2012

Menopause The Foundations. Manchester
Venue: Manchester
Dates: 12th-13th June 2012

BMS Annual Conference (Winchester)
Venue: Winchester - Includes a pre-conference Nurses Symposium on Wednesday 4 July 2012
Dates: 4 – 6 July 2012

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Embracing the Change

On 21 June 2009, the Sunday Telegraph, in conjunction with Media Planet, produced a 16 page supplement called ‘Embracing the Change’.

This comprehensive piece includes items on lifestyle and fitness, fertility, HRT, urinary incontinence and natural menopause.

Members of the BMS contributed to a number of these articles and we believe that the supplement offers sound advice and clear information to women going through the menopause. Hard copies are available in the office if required.

Download it » here (PDF file. 4Mb)