“The Revised Global Consensus Statement on
Menopausal Hormone Therapy is aimed at
updating and expanding the areas of consensus”.1

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  • Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
  • Hormone Therapy (HT)
  • Menopausal Hormone Therapy (MHT)
  • Revised Global Consensus Statement on Menopausal Hormone Therapy

Revised Global Consensus Statement

What is the Revised Global Consensus Statement on Menopausal Hormone Therapy?

In the Revised Global Consensus Statement on Menopausal Hormone Therapy (Revised Global Consensus Statement) – endorsed by seven menopause-related organizations – published online 20 June 2016, the authors explain:

“The publication of the Global Consensus on Menopausal Hormone Therapy in 2013 by leading global menopause societies succeeded in presenting guidelines in a troubled therapeutic area that are helpful to both health-care providers and potential users of menopausal hormone therapy (MHT). The revised statement is aimed at updating and expanding the areas of consensus”.2

Organizations

Which organizations endorse the Revised Global Consensus Statement?

Organizations which endorse the Revised Global Consensus Statement (in alphabetical order) are the:

Organizations

  1. Asia Pacific Menopause Federation
  2. Endocrine Society
  3. European Menopause and Andropause Society
  4. Federation of Latin American Menopause Societies
  5. International Menopause Society
  6. International Osteoporosis Foundation
  7. North American Menopause Society

Informed Decision

What are the Revised Global Consensus Statement authors hopeful of?

The Revised Global Consensus Statement authors note:

“Hopefully, this statement will enable health-care providers to offer those women in midlife, who may benefit from MHT, the opportunity to make an informed decision”.3

Acknowledgement

What do the Revised Global Consensus Statement authors acknowledge?

The Revised Global Consensus Statement authors acknowledge:

“The revised statement contains only areas of consensus and does not replace the more detailed and fully referenced recommendations of the individual societies (referenced at the end of the document)”.4

Consensus

What are some points of consensus in the Revised Global Consensus Statement?

Some points of consensus are:

Hormone Therapy 2016 Revised Global Consensus Statement

  • “MHT, including tibolone and the combination of conjugated equine estrogens and bazedoxifene (CE/BZA), is the most effective treatment for vasomotor symptoms (VMS) associated with menopause at any age, but benefits are more likely to outweigh risks if initiated for symptomatic women before the age of 60 years or within 10 years after menopause
  • If MHT is contraindicated or not desired for treatment of VMS, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and serotoninnorepinephrine reuptake inhibitors such as paroxetine, escitalopram, venlafaxine and desvenlafaxine, which have been shown to be effective in randomized controlled trials (RCTs), may be considered. Gabapentin may also be considered
  • Local low-dose estrogen therapy is preferred for women whose symptoms are limited to vaginal dryness or associated discomfort with intercourse or for the prevention of recurrent urinary tract infections”.5

Vasomotor Symptoms

What are vasomotor symptoms?

DotS the definition of vasomotor symptoms may vary. The North American Menopause Society’s definition is:

“Vasomotor symptoms. Also known as hot flashes and night sweats, common symptoms during perimenopause and early postmenopause”.6

Health Care Provider

What if I choose to use MHT?

If you choose to use MHT, it may be in your best interest to also choose to talk to your health care provider about this.

One of the points of consensus in the Revised Global Consensus Statement is:

  • “The option of MHT is an individual decision in terms of quality of life and health priorities as well as personal risk factors such as age, time since menopause and the risk of VTE, stroke, ischemic heart disease and breast cancer. MHT should not be recommended without a clear indication for its use”.7

What is VTE?

MHT can be an abbreviation for Venous Thromboembolism.

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  1. De Villiers, T. J., Hall, J. E., Pinkerton, J. V., Pérez, S. C., Rees, M., Yang, C. and Pierroz, D. D. Revised Global Consensus Statement on Menopausal Hormone Therapy: Introduction. Climacteric, 2016;19:4:313 https://www.imsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/global-consensus-hrt-2016-06.pdf Accessed: 22 January 2024
  2. De Villiers, T. J., Hall, J. E., Pinkerton, J. V., Pérez, S. C., Rees, M., Yang, C. and Pierroz, D. D. Revised Global Consensus Statement on Menopausal Hormone Therapy: Introduction. Climacteric, 2016;19:4:313 https://www.imsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/global-consensus-hrt-2016-06.pdf Accessed: 22 January 2024
  3. De Villiers, T. J., Hall, J. E., Pinkerton, J. V., Pérez, S. C., Rees, M., Yang, C. and Pierroz, D. D. Revised Global Consensus Statement on Menopausal Hormone Therapy: Introduction. Climacteric, 2016;19:4:313 https://www.imsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/global-consensus-hrt-2016-06.pdf Accessed: 22 January 2024
  4. De Villiers, T. J., Hall, J. E., Pinkerton, J. V., Pérez, S. C., Rees, M., Yang, C. and Pierroz, D. D. Revised Global Consensus Statement on Menopausal Hormone Therapy: Introduction. Climacteric, 2016;19:4:313 https://www.imsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/global-consensus-hrt-2016-06.pdf Accessed: 22 January 2024
  5. De Villiers, T. J., Hall, J. E., Pinkerton, J. V., Pérez, S. C., Rees, M., Yang, C. and Pierroz, D. D. Revised Global Consensus Statement on Menopausal Hormone Therapy: Section A: Benefit/Risk Profile of MHT. Climacteric, 2016;19:4:313 https://www.imsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/global-consensus-hrt-2016-06.pdf Accessed: 22 January 2024
  6. Menopause Glossary: V – Vasomotor Symptoms. North American Menopause Society http://www.menopause.org/for-women/menopause-glossary#V Accessed: 22 January 2024
  7. De Villiers, T. J., Hall, J. E., Pinkerton, J. V., Pérez, S. C., Rees, M., Yang, C. and Pierroz, D. D. Revised Global Consensus Statement on Menopausal Hormone Therapy: Section B: General Principles Governing the Use of MHT. Climacteric, 2016;19:4:314 https://www.imsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/global-consensus-hrt-2016-06.pdf Accessed: 22 January 2024
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“The goal of clinical trials is to determine if these treatment,
prevention, and behavior approaches
are safe and effective”.1

Umbrella

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  • Clinical Trials/Research/Studies
  • Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
  • Hormone Therapy (HT)
  • Menopausal Hormone Therapy (MHT)

Clinical Trials

What are clinical trials?

DotS the definition of clinical trials may vary. The (United States) National Institutes of Health’s (NIH) definition is:

“Clinical trials are part of clinical research and at the heart of all medical advances. Clinical trials look at new ways to prevent, detect, or treat disease”.2

In NIH Clinical Research Trials and You: The Basics – What Are Clinical Trials and Why Would I Want To Take Part? the NIH also explain:

“Clinical trials can study:

  • New drugs or new combinations of drugs
  • New ways of doing surgery
  • New medical devices
  • New ways to use existing treatments
  • New ways to change behaviors to improve health
  • New ways to improve the quality of life for people with acute or chronic illnesses”.3

Goal

What is the goal of clinical trials?

In NIH Clinical Research Trials and You: The Basics – What Are Clinical Trials and Why Would I Want To Take Part Part? the NIH elaborate on:

Hormone Therapy Clinical Trials“The goal of clinical trials is to determine if these treatment, prevention, and behavior approaches are safe and effective”.4

Health Care Provider

What if I would like to participate in a HT clinical trial?

If you would like to participate in a HT clinical trial, it may be in your best interest to choose to talk to your health care provider about this.

In Get Involved In Research: Why Get Involved In Research Studies? the (Australian) Jean Hailes for Women’s Health elaborate on:

Hormone Therapy Clinical Trials“Choosing to join a study is a personal decision. Before you join a study, learn about what you will be asked to do and how much time this might take. Also ask about possible risks and benefits. Researchers can provide you with a ‘plain language explanation’ of the study which will help you with your decision”.5

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  1. NIH Clinical Research Trials and You: The Basics – What Are Clinical Trials and Why Would I Want To Take Part? This Page Last Reviewed on 03 October 2022. National Institutes of Health https://www.nih.gov/health/clinicaltrials/basics.htm Accessed: 01 July 2024
  2. NIH Clinical Research Trials and You: The Basics – What Are Clinical Trials and Why Would I Want To Take Part? This Page Last Reviewed on 03 October 2022. National Institutes of Health https://www.nih.gov/health/clinicaltrials/basics.htm Accessed: 01 July 2024
  3. NIH Clinical Research Trials and You: The Basics – What Are Clinical Trials and Why Would I Want To Take Part? This Page Last Reviewed on 03 October 2022. National Institutes of Health https://www.nih.gov/health/clinicaltrials/basics.htm Accessed: 01 July 2024
  4. NIH Clinical Research Trials and You: The Basics – What Are Clinical Trials and Why Would I Want To Take Part? This Page Last Reviewed on 03 October 2022. National Institutes of Health https://www.nih.gov/health/clinicaltrials/basics.htm Accessed: 01 July 2024
  5. Get Involved In Research: Why Get Involved In Research Studies? https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/research/get-involved-in-research Accessed: 01 July 2024
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World Menopause & Work Day is September 7.
“The purpose of the day is to promote strategies for
employers, managers, healthcare professionals, and …”.1

Umbrella

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Depending on the Source (DotS) this umbrella may include:

  • Menopause Work Charter
  • World Menopause and Work Day

World Menopause and Work Day 2023

When is World Menopause and Work Day?

In September 7 Is World Menopause & Work Day! the European Menopause and Andropause Society (EMAS) note:

“September 7 is the World Menopause and Work Day”.2World Menopause & Work Day 2023

World Menopause and Work Day 2023 Purpose

What is the purpose of World Menopause and Work Day 2023?

In September 7 Is World Menopause & Work Day! the European Menopause and Andropause Society (EMAS) explain:

“The purpose of the day is to promote strategies for employers, managers, healthcare professionals, and women to make changing workplace environments more menopause supportive”.3

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  1. September 7 Is World Menopause & Work Day! European Menopause and Andropause Society https://emas-online.org/menopause-in-the-workplace/september-7-is-world-menopause-work-day/ Accessed: 16 October 2023
  2. September 7 Is World Menopause & Work Day! European Menopause and Andropause Society https://emas-online.org/menopause-in-the-workplace/september-7-is-world-menopause-work-day/ Accessed: 16 October 2023
  3. September 7 Is World Menopause & Work Day. European Menopause and Andropause Society https://emas-online.org/menopause-in-the-workplace/september-7-is-world-menopause-work-day/ Accessed: 16 October 2023
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“In healthy bone, up to the menopause, the production of
new bone happens more than the removal of old bone,
but the opposite happens after menopause”.1

Umbrella

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  • World Menopause Day
  • World Menopause Day 2021
  • World Menopause Month

World Menopause Day 2021World Menopause Day

When is World Menopause Day (WMD)?

In World Menopause Day 2021 the International Menopause Society (IMS) explain:

“World Menopause Day is held every year on the 18th October. The purpose of the day is to raise awareness of the menopause and the support options available for improving health and wellbeing”.2

World Menopause Month

What is World Menopause Month?

The IMS note:

“Since it is not always possible for local societies to arrange activities for this specific day, the IMS has now designated October as World Menopause Month. Local societies can also collaborate with other organizations working in the field of adult women’s health, such as societies for osteoporosis and breast cancer, to organize joint events. World Menopause Month can also be a call to implement policies that support research and treatment in the area of menopausal health”.3World Menopause Day 2021

World Menopause Day 2021

What was the theme for WMD 2021?

In World Menopause Day 2021 the IMS explain:

“The theme for 2021 was Bone Health”.4

Patient Information Leaflet

What do the IMS note about bone health in their Patient Information Leaflet: Update on Bone Health?

On page two in Bone Health: What Do We Mean By “Bone Health”? the IMS note:

World Menopause Day 2021“In healthy bone, up to the menopause, the production of new bone happens more than the removal of old bone, but the opposite happens after menopause. After your last menstrual period, your ovaries stop the production of the hormone estrogen. This leads to increased removal of bone which results in decreased bone strength. Age-related changes also lead to increased removal of bone”.5

Update on Bone Health: The IMS White Paper

What do the IMS explain about their Update on Bone Health: The IMS White Paper?

In World Menopause Day: Update on Bone Health: The IMS White Paper the IMS explain:

“The International Menopause Society has commissioned two experts at the forefront of their specialty to define the state of the art in the understanding of this condition, to advise on practical management strategies and to propose future research strategies”.6

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  1. Bone Health: What Do We Mean By “Bone Health”? International Menopause Society https://www.imsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/WMD-2021-English-leaflet.pdf Accessed: 01 October 2023
  2. World Menopause Day 2021. International Menopause Society https://www.imsociety.org/education/world-menopause-day/wmd-2021/ Accessed: 01 October 2023
  3. World Menopause Day 2014. International Menopause Society https://www.imsociety.org/education/world-menopause-day/wmd-2014/ Accessed: 01 October 2023
  4. World Menopause Day 2021. International Menopause Society https://www.imsociety.org/education/world-menopause-day/wmd-2021/ Accessed: 01 October 2023
  5. Bone Health: What Do We Mean By “Bone Health”? International Menopause Society https://www.imsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/WMD-2021-English-leaflet.pdf Accessed: 01 October 2023
  6. World Menopause Day 2021: Update on Bone Health: The International Menopause Society White Paper 2021. International Menopause Society https://www.imsociety.org/education/world-menopause-day/wmd-2021/ Accessed: 01 October 2023
Topic Last Updated: 01 October 2023 – Topic Last Reviewed: 01 October 2023

Menopause Videos 2022 showcases evidence-based
menopause videos by menopause societies,
international and national Sources.

Umbrella

What may the Menopause Videos 2022 Umbrella include?

Depending on the Source (DotS) this Umbrella may include:

  • Menopause Videos
  • Menopause Webcasts
  • Menopause Webinars

British Menopause Society

International Menopause Society

NHS Inform (Scotland)

North American Menopause Society

Society for Women’s Health Research (United States)

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“The International Menopause Society’s
theme for World Menopause Day 2022
was Cognition and Mood”.1

Umbrella

What may the World Menopause Day 2022 Umbrella include?

Depending on the Source (DotS) this umbrella may include:

  • Menopause Awareness Day/Month
  • Menopause Day/Month
  • World Menopause Day/Month

World Menopause Day

When is World Menopause Day (WMD)?

In World Menopause Day the International Menopause Society (IMS) explain:

“World Menopause Day is held every year on the 18th of October. The purpose of the day is to raise awareness of the menopause and the support options available for improving health and wellbeing”.2

World Menopause Month

What is World Menopause Month?

The IMS note:

“Since it is not always possible for local societies to arrange activities for this specific day, the IMS has now designated October as World Menopause Month. Local societies can also collaborate with other organizations working in the field of adult women’s health, such as societies for osteoporosis and breast cancer, to organize joint events. World Menopause Month can also be a call to implement policies that support research and treatment in the area of menopausal health”.3

World Menopause Day 2022

What was the theme for WMD 2022?

In World Menopause Day 2022 the IMS explain:

“The theme for World Menopause Day 2022 was Cognition and Mood”.4

World Menopause Day 2022Patient Information Leaflet

What do the IMS note in their WMD 2022 Patient Information Leaflet about brain fog and memory difficulties in menopause?

On page two in their Patient Information Leaflet – Brain Fog and Memory Difficulties in Menopause: What Is Menopausal Brain Fog? the IMS note:

“Research studies find that women’s memory does in fact change at menopause, so these complaints are real – it’s not in your imagination. Brain fog is normal and common at midlife. These bothersome problems can affect your quality of life. However, they are usually quite mild and will improve post menopause”.5

Brain Fog

What is brain fog?

On page two in their Patient Information Leaflet – Brain Fog and Memory Difficulties in Menopause: What Is Menopausal Brain Fog? the IMS’s definition is:

“Menopause brain fog is a group of symptoms that happens around the time of the menopause, including difficulty remembering words and numbers, disruptions in daily life (misplacing items like keys), trouble concentrating (absent mindedness, losing a train of thought, being more easily distracted), difficulty switching between tasks, forgetting the reason for doing something (like why you came into a room), and forgetting appointments and events”.6

IMS White Paper

What is the IMS White Paper for WMD 2022?

In World Menopause Day the IMS include their Brain Fog In Menopause: A Health-Care Professional’s Guide for Decision-Making and Counseling on Cognition: The IMS White Paper.

Videos and Podcasts

What are the IMS’s Videos and Podcasts for WMD 2022?

In Videos and Podcasts the IMS include:

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  1. World Menopause Day. International Menopause Society https://www.imsociety.org/education/world-menopause-day/ Accessed: 01 October 2023
  2. World Menopause Day. International Menopause Society https://www.imsociety.org/education/world-menopause-day/ Accessed: 01 October 2023
  3. World Menopause Day 2014. International Menopause Society https://www.imsociety.org/education/world-menopause-day/wmd-2014/ Accessed: 01 October 2023
  4. World Menopause Day 2022. International Menopause Society https://www.imsociety.org/education/world-menopause-day-2022/ Accessed: 01 October 2023
  5. World Menopause Day 2022: Patient Information Leaflet – Brain Fog and Memory Difficulties in Menopause: What Is Menopausal Brain Fog? International Menopause Society https://www.imsociety.org/education/world-menopause-day-2022/ Accessed: 01 October 2023
  6. World Menopause Day 2022: Patient Information Leaflet – Brain Fog and Memory Difficulties in Menopause: What Is Menopausal Brain Fog? International Menopause Society https://www.imsociety.org/education/world-menopause-day-2022/ Accessed: 01 October 2023
Topic Last Updated: 01 October 2023 – Topic Last Reviewed: 01 October 2023

Menopause Videos 2023 showcases evidence-based
menopause videos by menopause societies
and international sources.

Umbrella

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Depending on the Source (DotS) this Umbrella may include:

  • Menopause Videos
  • Menopause Webcasts
  • Menopause Webinars

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Society for Women’s Health Research (United States)

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Menopause News December 2023 includes some
evidence-based menopause news by menopause societies
and international sources.Meno Martha

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What may the Menopause News December 2023 Umbrella include?

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  • Latest News
  • Media Releases
  • Menopause News
  • News
  • Position Statements
  • Press Releases/Statements
  • Reports

Date

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Topic Last Updated: 18 January 2024 – Topic Last Reviewed: 11 November 2023

“The purpose of  the day is to promote strategies for
employers, managers, healthcare professionals, and
women to make changing workplace environments…”. Read more

“World Menopause Day is held every year on the 18th October. The purpose of the day is to raise awareness of the menopause and the support options available…”.1

Umbrella

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  • World Menopause Day
  • World Menopause Day 2020
  • World Menopause Month

World Menopause Day

What is the purpose of World Menopause Day?

In World Menopause Day 2020 the International Menopause Society (IMS) explain:

“World Menopause Day is held every year on the 18th October. The purpose of the day is to raise awareness of the menopause and the support options available for improving health and wellbeing”.2

World Menopause Month

What is World Menopause Month?

The IMS note:

“Since it is not always possible for local societies to arrange activities for this specific day, the IMS has now designated October as World Menopause Month. Local societies can also collaborate with other organizations working in the field of adult women’s health, such as societies for osteoporosis and breast cancer, to organize joint events. World Menopause Month can also be a call to implement policies that support research and treatment in the area of menopausal health”.3

World Menopause Day 2020

What was the theme for World Menopause Day 2020?

The theme for World Menopause Day 2020 was Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (POI).

Patient Information LeafletWorld Menopause Day 2020

What is the Patient Information Leaflet: Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (POI) about?

On page one of Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (POI)? the IMS elaborate on:

“POI occurs when a woman’s ovaries run out of eggs before the age of 40 years”.4

White Paper

What is the aim of the IMS’s Premature Ovarian Insufficiency: An International Menopause Society White Paper?

In Premature Ovarian Insufficiency: An International Menopause Society White Paper the IMS explain:

“The aim of this White paper on Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (POI) is to provide the latest information regarding this distressing condition. The impact of POI has far-reaching consequences due to its impact on general, psychological and sexual quality of life, fertility prospects and long-term bone, cardiovascular and cognitive health.

The International Menopause Society has commissioned a number of experts at the forefront of their specialty to define the state of the art in the understanding of this condition, to advise on practical management strategies and to propose future research strategies”.5

Premature Ovarian Insufficiency

What is premature ovarian insufficiency (POI)?

DotS the definition of POI may vary. In Menopause Before 40 and Spontaneous Premature Ovarian Insufficiency the Australasian Menopause Society elaborate on:

“Premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) is a loss of function of the ovaries in women who are less than 40 years of age. The ovaries do not release eggs regularly and do not produce usual amounts of oestrogen.

Women with spontaneous POI have irregular or no menstrual periods. Women may or may not have menopausal symptoms such as hot flushes.

Up to 4% of women will spontaneously have POI and enter menopause before the age of 40. Spontaneous early menopause (menopause between 40 and 45 years) affects approximately 12 in every 100 women”.6

Premature Menopause

Is POI different from premature menopause?

In Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (POI): Summary – What Is Primary Ovarian Insufficiency (POI)? the (United States) Medline Plus explain:

“POI is different from premature menopause. With premature menopause, your periods stop before age 40. You can no longer get pregnant. The cause can be natural or it can be a disease, surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation. With POI, some women still have occasional periods. They may even get pregnant. In most cases of POI, the cause is unknown”.7

POI Video

Is there a POI video?

The British Menopause Society’s (BMS) BMS TV include Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (POI). The BMS explain:

“Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (POI)

Mr Mike Savvas, Consultant Gynaecologist, King’s College Hospital, and Past Member – BMS medical advisory council, answers these FAQs: What is POI? How is POI diagnosed? What are the health implications of POI? How do patients with POI present? How is POI treated? Should I take HRT? Can I still get pregnant if I have POI? What are my fertility chances if I have POI? Is HRT contraceptive?”8

Early Menopause: Women’s Experiences

What is the (Australian) Healthtalk Australia’s Early Menopause: Women’s Experiences?

In Early Menopause: Women’s Experiences – Overview Healthtalk Australia elaborate on:

“On this unique site you can read, watch and listen to stories of 30 women aged between 28 and 51 years, from diverse socio-cultural backgrounds living in Victoria, Australia, who have shared what it is like to experience early menopause (EM).

Women talked about being diagnosed with spontaneous early menopause, premature ovarian insufficiency (POI), medically-induced early menopause, or menopausal symptoms as a result of cancer and/or other medical treatments”.9

Health Care Provider

What if I think I have POI?

If you think you have POI it may be in your best interest to choose to talk to your health care provider about this.

On page of two of Patient Information Leaflet: Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (POI)? Can POI Symptoms Be Successfully Treated? the IMS note:

“Yes! Symptoms can be successfully treated with hormone therapy and managed with a healthy diet, regular exercise and emotional well-being”.10

In Primary Ovarian Insufficiency: Symptoms – When To See A Doctor the (United States) Mayo Clinic elaborate on:

“If you’ve missed your period for three months or more, see your health care provider to determine the cause. You can miss your period for a number of reasons — including pregnancy, stress, or a change in diet or exercise habits — but it’s best to get evaluated whenever your menstrual cycle changes.

Even if you don’t mind not having periods, it’s advisable to see your provider to find out what’s causing the change. Low estrogen levels can lead to bone loss and an increased risk of heart disease”.11

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