The British Menopause Society: For UK health professionals

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.

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

This year there is a sponsored nurses’ symposium on Wednesday 4th 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 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).

Share your work and research with the largest gathering of menopause specialists in the UK.

You are invited to submit Scientific Abstracts. These will be reviewed by our Scientific Advisory Group, comprising national and European specialists, chaired by Tim Hillard and considered for presentation at our Annual Conference in Winchester

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BMS Statement

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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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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