The Australasian Menopause Society (AMS) is pleased to announce that in addition to its own website http://www.menopause.org.au/ a brand new evidence-based menopause information website has been launched this month by the International Menopause Society - www.imsociety.org  

Women have sometimes experienced confusion and conflicting information when seeking facts about menopause in the past. The new website means that women around the world will be able to have access to reliable, independent evidence-based information by doctors working in the field.

Menopause is an important and under-reported time in all women's' lives. Women are seeking to find legitimate facts and information online. The Australasian Menopause Society (AMS) is very happy to be able to bring this vital information to women to help them to good health. The AMS also has a well established website with evidence based information for both women and doctors - http://www.menopause.org.au  

This exciting launch comes along with even more positive news for women everywhere as the International Menopause Society has newly announced the introduction of the first ever World Menopause Month starting this October.

World Menopause Day, October 18, is a collaboration between the IMS and the World Health Organisation. It is meant as a day for improving information flow and awareness on the subject.

It signals also a call for implementing policies that support research and treatment in the area of menopausal health. One such issue is the reassessment of the impacts and issues associated with the escalating costs of hormonal replacement therapy in Australasia.

As the world's population ages, there are increasing numbers of women entering menopause and living beyond menopause. The potential symptoms of menopause may have a negative impact on the quality of the daily life of many thousands.  Moreover, the consequences of menopause can lead to a host of serious age-related diseases including osteoporosis and vaginal problems.

Contact for comment:  Dr Christine Read or Dr Elizabeth Farrell

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