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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.

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Statement on Discontinuation of Oestrogen and Testosterone Implants

Members will be aware of the recent discontinuation of Oestrogen and Testosterone implants. For some individual women these have been an effective form of HRT. Currently there are no TGA approved...
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Oestrogen only HRT reduces breast cancer risk

Women who have had a hysterectomy and who use oestrogen-only hormone replacement therapy appear less likely to develop breast cancer in the long term than women who have never used HRT,...
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NAMS Reassures Many Women

A recent communication from The North American Menopause Society concerning the 2012 NAMS Hormone Therapy Position Statement, published in the March 2012 issue of Menopause, further distinguishes the emerging differences in...
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Triglycerides predict stroke

Postmenopausal women have been urged to have their triglyceride levels measured by doctors following US research which found that high levels are the strongest risk factor for stroke in older women. The...
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Features

Low Libido and Testosterone Therapy

Low Libido Low libido refers to a woman’s lack of desire for sex and is the most common sexual problem reported by women. Other common difficulties include problems with arousal and orgasm. Sexual...
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Coping With Menopause - Depression

Depression is common in our society, with about 20 per cent of the population likely to experience significant depressive illness at some stage of their life. It may go undiagnosed, and...
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Contraception For Women Approaching Menopause

Fertility naturally declines with age, so when you are heading towards the end of your fertile years, you have a lower chance of becoming pregnant. However, you do still need to...
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Treating the Menopause – the Concept of Risk and Benefit

Women making decisions about treatment during menopause - or any other medical decisions - are going to be presented with information about risk, for instance the risk of taking hormone therapy...
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Last Updated (Saturday, 21 April 2012 23:03)