Fact Sheets

The AMS website is often the first port of call for patients. With this in mind we have decided to create a set of fact sheets for patients, as companion sheets to the popular videos, and the other more detailed AMS Information Sheets.

As our library continues to grow we've moved all Fact Sheets to our new Resource Hub. The Resource Hub offers an improved experience that makes it easier than to find resources, using smart searching and filtering.

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We have Fact Sheets on the following topics:

• Glossary of Terms
• Menopause what are the symptoms?
• Menopause and bone health – decreasing the risk of osteoporosis
• Menopause and the workplace
• Menopause and mental health
• Non-hormonal treatment options for menopausal symptoms
• What is Menopausal Hormone Therapy (MHT) and is it safe?
• Will menopause affect my sex life?
• Complementary medicines and therapies: options for menopausal symptoms
• Bioidentical Hormone Therapy
• Lifestyle and behaviour changes for menopausal symptoms
• Suggested strategies to optimise sleep
• 9 myths and misunderstandings about Menopausal Hormone Therapy (MHT)
• Early menopause – chemotherapy and radiation therapy
• Menopause before 40 and spontaneous premature ovarian insufficiency
• Maintaining your weight and health during and after menopause
• Vaginal Laser Therapy
• Decreasing the risk of falls and fractures before, during and after menopause
• Urinary Incontinence in Women

Note. All information on this website is produced by qualified medical practitioners unless otherwise stated. This information is not medical advice and is not intended to substitute for the evaluation of a woman's individual health condition by her personal healthcare provider.
Reference to books and other resources on this website does not imply endorsement by the Australasian Menopause Society unless otherwise stated. Medical and scientific information provided and endorsed by the Australasian Menopause Society might not be relevant to a particular person's circumstances and should always be discussed with that person's own healthcare provider. Information Sheets may contain copyright or otherwise protected material. Reproduction of Information Sheets by Australasian Menopause Society Members and other health professionals for clinical practice is permissible. Any other use of this information (hardcopy and electronic versions) must be agreed to and approved by the Australasian Menopause Society.