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Since 1988 the AMS has been at the forefront of new directions in women's health and aims to bring accurate, evidence-based information to health professionals and the community.

What's New?
NAMS Position on Midlife Osteoporosis
The North American Menopause Society (NAMS) has published its new 2010 position statement on osteoporosis. A press release about its contents is also available. ...Read more...
IMS: Decline in breast cancer
The International Menopause Society Press statement: Decline in breast cancer is not just because of hormone therapy On 7 December, 2009, the American Association for ...Read more...
Menopause - cardiology workshop calls for action
Press statement: International Menopause Society - Menopause-cardiology workshop calls for action on cardiovascular disease and concludes no increased CVD* risk in taking HRT Read more...
Menopause and Incontinence
Only infrequent incontinence symptoms appear attributable to the menopause, according to researchers who conducted a longitudinal study. Modifiable factors including anxiety, weight gain and ...Read more...
Features
NEW - Glossary of Terms
A description of words and terms used in menopause and women's health. Read more...
AMS Guide to Equivalent HRT Doses
This Information Sheet has been developed as a guideline only to approximately equivalent doses of the different HRT products available 1st July 2009. The intention ...Read more...
The AMS Practitioners Guidelines for Oestradiol (E2) Implants
Introduction Hormone implants as replacement therapy for the menopause have been in use for over 40 years. These guidelines are issued to help medical practitioners. They ...Read more...
Diagnosing Menopause
DON'T Check FSH, LH, oestradiol or testosterone levels in a woman with symptoms at the normal age for menopause (over 45 years) because these results ...Read more...
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The Australasian Menopause Society Young Investigator's Award Winners 2009 

Dr Kirsty Walters PhD

ANZAC Research Institute, Hospital Road, Concord, 2139, Australia

For "Androgen receptor mediated actions in female reproductive aging"

Dr Karla Hutt PhD

Prince Henry's Institute, Monash Medical Centre, Clayton

For "Egg supply and the Onset of Menopause"


Content Updated 6 October 2009

 

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