Hormone Therapy and SERMs

“SERMs is “shorthand” for a class of drug called
selective oestrogen receptor modulators.
They are a versatile group of drugs that can be used to…”.1

Umbrella
What may the Hormone Therapy and SERMs Umbrella include?

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

  • Bazedoxifene (BZA)
  • Evista (chemical name: Raloxifene (RLX))
  • Fareston (chemical name: Toremifene)
  • Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
  • Hormone Therapy (HT)
  • Menopausal Hormone Therapy (MHT)
  • Nolvadex
  • Oestrogen Agonist/Antagonists
  • Ospemifene
  • Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators (SERMs)
  • Soltamox
  • Tamoxifen (TAM) (brand name: Soltamox)

SERMs

What are SERMs?

In SERMs – Their Role In Menopause Management, content updated May 2023, the Australasian Menopause Society (AMS) explain:

“SERMs is “shorthand” for a class of drug called selective oestrogen receptor modulators”.2

In Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators (SERMs): Overview – What Are Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators (SERMs)? the (United States) Cleveland Clinic note:

“Selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs) are hormone therapies that manage how estrogen works in your body. SERMs such as tamoxifen (Nolvadex®, Soltamox®) and raloxifene (Evista®) are effective treatments for some types of breast cancer and osteoporosis”.3

Different Kinds of SERMs

What are different kinds of SERMs?

In SERMs – Their Role In Menopause Management: Different Kinds of SERMs the AMS include:

  • “Tamoxifen…
  • Raloxifene…
  • Bazedoxifene…
  • Ospemifene…
  • Lasofoxifene…”.4

Treatment

What can SERMs be used to treat?

In SERMs – Their Role In Menopause Management the AMS elaborate on:

“They are a versatile group of drugs that can be used to treat/ prevent several conditions such as osteoporosis, infertility and hormone responsive cancers. Within the SERM class, different compounds have differing agonist or antagonist effects at the oestrogen receptor in different tissues, therefore they are “selective””.5

In Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators (SERMs): Overview – What Are Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators (SERMs)? How Do SERMs Work? the Cleveland Clinic note:

“SERMs are medical multitaskers. They block estrogen from connecting with breast cancer cells, keeping the cells from multiplying. At the same time, SERMs act like estrogen, boosting estrogen levels in your bones and preventing osteoporosis”.6

Vasomotor Symptoms

How effective are SERMs for the treatment of Vasomotor Symptoms (VMS) or hot flushes and night sweats?

On page one in Nonhormone Treatments for Hot Flashes and Night Sweats: Nonhormone Treatment Options – Recommended, published 17 July 2023, the North American Menopause Society explain:

  • “The selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors are effective in some, but not all, women with VMS. Paroxetine, 7.5 mg/day, has regulatory approval for VMS in the USA”.7

In The 2023 Practitioner’s Toolkit for Managing Menopause: Management – Effectiveness: Non-Hormonal Options With Evidence To Support Efficacy, published online 30 October 2023, the authors elaborate on:

“Fezolinetant is a neurokinin 3B receptor antagonist that acts centrally in the brain to reduce VMS. It may improve sleep quality by reducing nocturnal VMS. Fezolinetant has been approved for the treatment of VMS at a dose of 45 mg/day in some countries.

Low-dose oxybutynin has been found to be effective for treatment of VMS either as a standard low-dose or extended-release formulation.

Other potential, but probably less effective, options include clonidine and gabapentin/pregabalin”…8.

Health Care Provider

What if I choose to use SERMs?

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

In Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators (SERMs) the (United States) Breastcancer.org note:

Hormone Therapy and SERMs“If you’re having problematic side effects from taking a SERM, tell your doctor right away. You may be able to take a different dose or try a different hormonal therapy medicine”.9

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New or Updated

  1. ACOG Explains: Managing Menopause Symptoms [American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists]
  2. BMS TV: Bioidentical Hormones
  3. BMS TV: Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
  4. Hormone Therapy and SERMsBMS TV: Menopause Explained
  5. Bioidentical Hormones: Are They Safer?
  6. Breastcancer.org [United States]
  7. Build Better Bones.org [International Osteoporosis Foundation]
  8. Deciding About Hormone Therapy Use
  9. Does Osteoporosis Run In Your Family?
  10. Dr Louise Newson: The Truth About the Menopause & HRT
  11. Evista
  12. Fareston
  13. HRT
  14. HRT – Types, Doses and Regimens
  15. HRT: Benefits and Risks
  16. Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
  17. Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT): Benefits and Risks of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
  18. Hormone Therapy: Is It Right for You?
  19. Hot Flashes: What Can I Do? [+ Video: What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Menopause?]
  20. How Menopause Impacts Your Health
  21. I Forgot To Ask the Doctor – E9: The Menopause. Can Every Woman That Wants It Have HRT?
  22. Is There Still A Role for SERMs In Menopause Management?
  23. Joint Position Statement By the British Menopause Society, Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and Society for Endocrinology on Best Practice Recommendations for the Care of Women Experiencing the Menopause
  24. Later Years (Around 50 Years and Over): Menopause and Post Menopause Health – Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) [Other Languages and Formats] [+ Video: Is HRT Bad for You?]
  25. Menopausal Hormone Therapy
  26. Menopause
  27. Menopause
  28. Menopause
  29. Menopause Management Options
  30. Menopause Map: Downloadable Resources – My Personal Path Print Tools: Questions for Your Health Care Provider
  31. Menopause Mindfulness: Understanding the Many Paths To Menopause
  32. Menopause Patient Information [Videos] 2. Talking To Your GP About Menopause
  33. Menopause Patient Information [Videos] 3. The Risks & Benefits of HRT
  34. Menopause Patient Information [Videos] 4. The Different Types of HRT
  35. Menopause Preparedness Toolkit Video Series: Common Conditions Associated With Menopause and Midlife
  36. Menopause Preparedness Toolkit Video Series: Treating Vasomotor Symptoms of Menopause
  37. Menopause Symptoms: Mayo Clinic Expert Outlines Hormone and Nonhormonal Therapies
  38. Menopause Treatments: What Works, What Doesn’t
  39. Menopause and Natural Therapies
  40. Menopause, Perimenopause, Hormone Therapy and Other Treatments With Madelyn Butler, MD [Podcast]
  41. Menopause: Diagnosis and Management – Information for the Public: Questions To Ask About Menopause [NICE Guideline]
  42. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: Know the Science: How Medications and Supplements Can Interact
  43. Natural Therapies
  44. Navigating Menopause: Expert Insights and Solutions | Dr Susan Davis | The Proof Podcast EP 245
  45. Nonhormone Treatments for Hot Flashes and Night Sweats
  46. Pathtogoodbonehealth.org [Your Path To Good Bone Health, Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation, United States]
    Osteoporosis
  47. Raloxifene (Oral Route)
  48. Risks and Benefits of MHT
  49. SERMs – Their Role In Menopause Management
  50. Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators (SERMs)
  51. Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators (SERMs)
  52. Tamoxifen
  53. The 2023 Practitioner’s Toolkit for Managing Menopause
  54. The Truth About Menopause Supplements | Dr Sarah Berry
  55. Therapy for the Effects of Menopause
  56. Tips To Help Manage Menopause Symptoms
  57. Using Natural Therapies In the Menopause Transition – Webinar
  58. Video Series-2022: Hormone Therapy: Understanding the Risks and Benefits
  59. Video Series-2023: Lifestyle Modification and Prevention of Breast Cancer
  60. Video Series-2023: NAMS 2023 Nonhormone Therapies Position Statement for Bothersome Menopause Symptoms
  61. Video Series-2023: New FDA-Approved Nonhormone Option for the Treatment of Hot Flashes
  62. Video Series-2024: Preparing for Your Menopause Health Care Visit
  63. Videos & Podcasts: Videos – Interviews: Preventing Bone Loss At Menopause
  64. Videos and Podcasts: Videos – Interviews: A Simple Approach To Menopause: The Menopause Quick Six (www.MQ6.ca)
  65. Webinars: Previous – Approach To Bone Health In the Perimenopause and Postmenopause?
  66. Webinars: Previous – Non-Hormonal Pharmacological Interventions For VMS
  67. Webinars: Previous – The Early Menopausal Patient
  68. What Is Osteoporosis and What Causes It? [+ Video: What Is Osteoporosis]
  69. What Is Osteoporosis?

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  1. SERMs – Their Role In Menopause Management. Content Updated May 2023. Australasian Menopause Society https://www.menopause.org.au/hp/information-sheets/971-serms-their-role-in-menopause-management Accessed: 10 April 2024
  2. SERMs – Their Role In Menopause Management. Content Updated May 2023. Australasian Menopause Society https://www.menopause.org.au/hp/information-sheets/971-serms-their-role-in-menopause-management Accessed: 10 April 2024
  3. Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators (SERMs): Overview – What Are Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators (SERMs)? Last Reviewed: 03 February 2023. Cleveland Clinic https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/24732-selective-estrogen-receptor-modulators-serm Accessed: 10 April 2024
  4. SERMs – Their Role In Menopause Management: Different Kinds of SERMs. Content Updated May 2023. Australasian Menopause Society https://www.menopause.org.au/hp/information-sheets/971-serms-their-role-in-menopause-management Accessed: 10 April 2024
  5. SERMs – Their Role In Menopause Management. Content Updated May 2023. Australasian Menopause Society https://www.menopause.org.au/hp/information-sheets/971-serms-their-role-in-menopause-management Accessed: 10 April 2024
  6. Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators (SERMs): Overview – What Are Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators (SERMs)? How Do SERMs Work? Last Reviewed: 03 February 2023. Cleveland Clinic https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/24732-selective-estrogen-receptor-modulators-serm Accessed: 10 April 2024
  7. Nonhormone Treatments for Hot Flashes and Night Sweats: Nonhormone Treatment Options – Recommended. 17 July 2023:1. North American Menopause Society https://www.menopause.org/docs/default-source/default-document-library/nonhormone-treatment-menonote.pdf Accessed: 10 April 2024
  8. Davis, S. R., Taylor, S., Hemachandra, C., Magraith, K., Ebeling, P. R., Jane, F., and Islam, R. M. The 2023 Practitioner’s Toolkit for Managing Menopause: Management – Effectiveness: Non-Hormonal Options With Evidence To Support Efficacy. First Published Online: 30 October 2023 https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/13697137.2023.2258783 Accessed: 10 April 2024
  9. Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators (SERMs). Last Updated: 22 February 2023. Breastcancer.org https://www.breastcancer.org/treatment/hormonal-therapy/serms Accessed: 10 April 2024
Topic Last Updated: 10 April 2024 – Topic Last Reviewed: 10 April 2024

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Menopause Management

“There are many ways to manage and treat menopausal
symptoms, depending on your own unique experience.
You might try different options before finding…”.1

Umbrella
What may the Menopause Management Umbrella include?

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

  • Healthy Menopause
  • Menopause Management
  • Menopause Management Choices/Options/Steps/Strategies/Tips
  • Menopause Self Management Strategies
  • Menopause Treatments

Different Differences

Is menopause symptom management one-size-fits-all?

In Menopause Management Options the (Australian) Jean Hailes for Women’s Health (JH) explain:

“There are many ways to manage and treat menopausal symptoms, depending on your own unique experience. You might try different options before finding a treatment that works for you. It’s important to seek accurate and reliable information before you start any treatment”.2

Healthy Lifestyle

Can a healthy lifestyle improve menopause symptoms?

In Looking After Yourself the JH note:

“During menopause, it’s important to look after yourself. Healthy lifestyle choices will help to improve physical and emotional symptoms at every stage of menopause”.3

In The 2023 Practitioner’s Toolkit for Managing Menopause: Management – Considerations for All Women At Menopause, published online 30 October 2023, the authors explain:

“The importance of improving lifestyle factors such as good nutrition, being physically active, cessation of smoking, limiting alcohol and stress management should be highlighted, as healthy behaviors confer benefits to all women”.4

On page one in the Joint Position Statement By the British Menopause Society, Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and Society for Endocrinology on Best Practice Recommendations for the Care of Women Experiencing the Menopause, first published online 10 June 2022, the recommendations include:

  • “Women should be advised that implementing or maintaining a healthy lifestyle can improve menopause symptoms. A healthy diet (one low in saturated fat and salt and rich in calcium and vitamin D), stopping smoking, reducing alcohol intake and including regular exercise can be beneficial. Reducing caffeine intake may also improve symptoms.
  • Alternative therapies, including cognitive behavioural therapy, may also improve hot flushes, nights sweats and other menopausal symptoms and can be considered in women who do not wish to take HRT or have contraindications to taking HRT”.5

Symptom Management

What is some general advice for symptom management?

In The 2023 Practitioner’s Toolkit for Managing Menopause: Management – Considerations for All Women At Menopause: General Advice for Symptom Management the authors explain:

  • “Overweight and obesity, and smoking are risk factors for VMS. Weight reduction may result in reduced VMS in overweight women, and smoking cessation should be encouraged
  • Exercise, yoga and relaxation methods have not been found to be effective for VMS, but these activities may improve sleep and general well-being”.6

What is VMS?

VMS can be an abbreviation for Vasomotor Symptoms.

Treatments

What are some treatments to improve menopause symptoms?

In Menopause: Diagnosis & Treatment – Treatment the (United States) Mayo Clinic elaborate on:

“Menopause requires no medical treatment. Instead, treatments focus on relieving your signs and symptoms and preventing or managing chronic conditions that may occur with aging. Treatments may include:

  • Hormone Therapy…
  • Vaginal Estrogen…
  • Low-Dose Antidepressants…
  • Gabapentin (Gralise, Horizant, Neurontin)…
  • Clonidine (Catapres, Kapvay)…
  • Fezolinetant (Veozah)…
  • Medications to prevent or treat osteoporosis”.7

Hormone Therapy

Is hormone therapy the most effective treatment to alleviate VMS?

In The 2023 Practitioner’s Toolkit for Managing Menopause: Management – Considerations for All Women At Menopause: Menopausal Hormone Therapy the authors elaborate on:

“The most robust menopause Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs) support MHT as the most effective treatment to alleviate VMS.

There is general consensus on the following: …”.8

Questions To Ask

What are some questions to ask about menopause management?

In the NICE Guideline Menopause: Diagnosis and Management – Information for the Public: Questions To Ask About Menopause the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) include questions to ask about:

  • “Diagnosis…
  • About Menopause…
  • About Premature Menopause (Premature Ovarian Insufficiency)…
  • Lifestyle…
  • Treatment for Menopausal Symptoms…
  • For Family Members, Friends or Carers…”.9

Health Care Provider

What if I would like help with my menopause management?

If you would like help with my menopause management, it may be in your best interest to choose to talk to your health care provider about this.

In What Is Menopause? When To See Your Doctor the JH also note:

Menopause Management“Talk to your doctor if you are worried about:

  • Irregular periods
  • Heavy bleeding
  • Bleeding after menopause
  • Increase Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) symptoms
  • Menopausal symptoms, such as hot flushes, that interfere with your daily life”.10

In Menopause: Diagnosis & Treatment – Treatment the Mayo Clinic also encourage us to seek help:

“Before deciding on any form of treatment, talk with your doctor about your options and the risks and benefits involved with each. Review your options yearly, as your needs and treatment options may change”.11

In The Menopause: Conclusions the (British) Women’s Health Concern also note:

“Some women breeze through a problem-free menopause, but most experience some symptoms ranging from mild to severe. If you feel that you are struggling, advice and support is widely available. The important thing is to be aware of any changes and to consult your GP for advice. Whatever the symptoms, help is available in a range of ways.

Above all, bear in mind that your health is your responsibility and that you are in charge. This is a time when your body deserves some tender loving care”.12

Who is a GP?

Dots and/or DotC (Depending on the Country) a GP may be a registered general practitioner, a medical practitioner, a medical doctor or a doctor.

Health Topics A-Z

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New or Updated

  1. A Pragmatic Approach To the Management of Menopause
  2. ACOG Explains: Managing Menopause Symptoms [American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists] [October 2023]
  3. Askearlymenopause.org [Ask EM] [+ Video: What Is Early Menopause?]
  4. BMS Statement on Testosterone [British Menopause Society]
  5. BMS TV: Bioidentical Hormones
  6. BMS TV: Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
  7. BMS TV: Menopause Explained
  8. BMS TV: Menopause – Weight Gain, Nutrition and Lifestyle
  9. BMS TV: Testosterone Explained
  10. Bioidentical Hormones: Are They Safer?
  11. CAMS Menopause Hour: A Practical  Approach To the Management of Menopause [Council of Affiliated Menopause Societies]
  12. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) for Menopausal Symptoms
  13. Compounded Bioidentical Hormone Therapy [Video]
  14. Deciding About Hormone Therapy Use
  15. Dr Louise Newson: The Truth About the Menopause & HRT
  16. Emotional Wellness In Menopause
  17. Find A Menopause Practitioner [United States and Other]
  18. Find An AMS Doctor [Australasian Menopause Society i.e. Australia and New Zealand]
  19. Find Your Nearest BMS Menopause Specialist [British Menopause Society]
  20. Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
  21. Hormone Therapy: Is It Right for You?
  22. Hot Flashes: What Can I Do? [+ Video: What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Menopause?]
  23. I Forgot To Ask the Doctor – E9: The Menopause: Can Every Woman That Wants It Have HRT?
  24. Is Menopause Making Me Put on Weight? No, But It’s Complicated
  25. Later Years (Around 50 Years and Over): Menopause and Post Menopause Health – Early and Premature Menopause [+ Video: Menopause Only Happens In Your 50s]
  26. Later Years (Around 50 Years and Over): Menopause and Post Menopause Health – Menopause [+ Video: Menopause]
  27. Later Years (Around 50 Years and Over): Menopause and Post Menopause Health – Menopause and Your Mental Wellbeing [+ Video: Menopause Only Affects You Physically!]
  28. Later Years (Around 50 Years and Over): Menopause and Post Menopause Health – Signs and Symptoms of Menopause [+ Video: Talking Menopause With Your GP]
  29. Let’s Talk About Perimenopause
  30. Management of Menopausal Symptoms: A Review
  31. Management of Menopause
  32. Managing Menopause
  33. Managing Menopause Symptoms With Nutrition and Diet
  34. Mastering Midlife Mood Changes With Marlene Freeman, MD
  35. Mayo Clinic Minute: Help With Hot Flashes Due To Menopause [+ Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network]
  36. Mayo Clinic Minute: How Lifestyle Changes May Help Manage Menopause Symptoms [+ Video]
  37. Menopause
  38. Menopause
  39. Menopause
  40. Menopause
  41. Menopause Fact Sheet
  42. Menopause Management Options
  43. Menopause Map: Downloadable Resources – My Personal Path Print Tools: Questions for Your Health Care Provider
    Menopause Management
  44. Menopause Map: Downloadable Resources – My Personal Path Print Tools: Symptom Tracker
    Menopause Management
  45. Menopause Mindfulness: Embracing the Change of My Midlife
  46. Menopause Mindfulness: Living Your Best Work-Life Through the Menopause Transition
  47. Menopause Patient Information [Videos] 2. Talking To Your GP About Menopause
  48. Menopause Patient Information [Videos] 5. Lifestyle Advice In Menopause & Perimenopause
  49. Menopause Preparedness Toolkit Video Series: Lifestyle Tips for Menopause
  50. Menopause Preparedness Toolkit Video Series: Mindfulness & Wellbeing During the Menopause Transition
  51. Menopause Preparedness Toolkit Video Series: Treating Vasomotor Symptoms of Menopause
  52. Menopause Preparedness Toolkit: A Woman’s Empowerment Guide
  53. Menopause Symptoms and Relief
  54. Menopause Symptoms: Mayo Clinic Expert Outlines Hormone and Nonhormonal Therapies
  55. Menopause Treatments
  56. Menopause Treatments: What Works, What Doesn’t
  57. Menopause Wellness Hub
  58. Menopause What Are the Symptoms?
  59. Menopause and Mental Health
  60. Menopause and Natural Therapies
  61. Menopause, Perimenopause, Hormone Therapy and Other Treatments With Madelyn Butler, MD [Podcast]
  62. Menopause: Diagnosis & Treatment
  63. Menopause: Diagnosis and Management – Information for the Public: Questions To Ask About Menopause [NICE Guideline]
  64. Menopause: Ensuring A Tranquil Transition
  65. Menopause: Things You Can Do
  66. Menopause: Understanding the Changes and Finding Relief | Dr Susan Davis | The Proof Podcast EP 256
  67. Mood and the Menopause
  68. Mymenoplan.org [My Menoplan, United States]
  69. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: Herbs At A Glance
  70. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: How Safe Is This Product or Practice?
  71. Navigating Menopause: Expert Insights and Solutions | Dr Susan Davis | The Proof Podcast EP 245
  72. Night Sweats
  73. Non-Estrogen Treatments for Menopausal Symptoms
  74. Nonhormone Treatments for Hot Flashes and Night Sweats
  75. Perimenopause and Menopause Symptom Checklist
    Perimenopause Symptom Checklist
  76. Prosayla Supported By ISSWSH [International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health]
  77. Symptoms of Menopause
  78. The Menopause [Multiply Languages]
  79. The 2023 Practitioner’s Toolkit for Managing Menopause
  80. The Reality of Menopause Weight Gain
  81. The Truth About Menopause Supplements | Dr Sarah Berry
  82. Therapy for the Effects of Menopause
  83. Tips To Help Manage Menopause Symptoms
  84. Using Natural Therapies In the Menopause Transition – Webinar
  85. Vaginal Dryness
  86. Vaginal Dryness: What To Do About It
  87. Video Series-2022: Hormone Therapy: Understanding the Risks and Benefits
  88. Video Series-2023: NAMS 2023 Nonhormone Therapies Position Statement for Bothersome Menopause Symptoms
  89. Video Series-2023: New FDA-Approved Nonhormone Option for the Treatment of Hot Flashes
  90. Video Series-2023: Premature and Early Menopause
  91. Video Series-2024: Preparing for Your Menopause Health Care Visit
  92. Videos and Podcasts: Videos – Interviews: A Simple Approach To Menopause: The Menopause Quick Six (www.MQ6.ca)
  93. Videos & Podcasts: Videos – Interviews: Metabolic Syndrome in Midlife Women
  94. Videos & Podcasts: Videos – Interviews: Preventing Bone Loss At Menopause
  95. Webinars: Previous – Approach To Bone Health In the Perimenopause and Postmenopause?
  96. Webinars: Previous – Non-Hormonal Pharmacological Interventions For VMS
  97. What Doctors Wish Patients Knew About Menopause
  98. What Is Menopause? [+ Video]
  99. What Everyone Should Know About Menopause Symptoms
  100. Why Didn’t Anyone Tell Me This? Episode 3: Dr Annice Mukherjee: Your Essential Menopause Toolkit

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  10. What Is Menopause? When To See Your Doctor. Last Updated: 18 January 2024 | Last Reviewed: 19 August 2022. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/menopause/about-menopause Accessed: 08 April 2024
  11. Menopause: Diagnosis & Treatment – Treatment. 25 May 2023. Mayo Clinic https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/menopause/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20353401 Accessed: 08 April 2024
  12. The Menopause: Conclusions. Publication Date: November 2022. Women’s Health Concern https://www.womens-health-concern.org/help-and-advice/factsheets/menopause/ Accessed: 08 April 2024
Topic Last Updated: 08 April 2024 – Topic Last Reviewed: 08 April 2024

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Menopause Videos 2024

Menopause Videos 2024 showcases evidence-based
menopause videos by menopause societies
and international sources.

Umbrella
What may the Menopause Videos 2024 Umbrella include?

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

  • Menopause Videos
  • Menopause Webcasts
  • Menopause Webinars

International Menopause Society

Videos & Podcasts

Videos & Podcasts: Videos

Webinars

Menopause Society
[formerly The North American Menopause Society]

Links

This Links List to third party websites is neither comprehensive nor exhaustive. Inclusion on this Links List does not imply endorsement or recommendation. Non-inclusion on this Links List does not imply non-endorsement or non-recommendation. Third party websites are not under the control of Meno Martha International Menopause Directory. Third party websites may contain explicit medical images and/or sexual references. Please read Meno Martha International Menopause Directory’s Links Policy before proceeding to a Link. Please contact Webmaster if you experience a problem with a Link.

Video Series-2024

Video Series-2023

Health Care Provider

What if I would like to find out what information in menopause videos 2024 is applicable to me?

If you would like to find out what information in menopause videos 2024 is applicable to you, it may be in your best interest to choose to talk to your health care provider about this.

Menopause Videos 2024

Health Topics A-Z

Where may I find Health Topics A-Z related to Menopause Videos 2024?

In Health Topics A-Z you may find:

Health Topics A-Z

Links

Where may I find Links related to Menopause Videos 2024?

Your Country may have Links similar to:

Links

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New or Updated 2023

  1. ACOG Explains: Managing Menopause Symptoms [American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists]
  2. Ask Early Menopause [+ Video: What Is Early Menopause?]
  3. BMS TV
  4. BMS TV: HRT and Breast Cancer: Overall Risks and Benefits
  5. BMS TV: HRT and the Risk of Breast Cancer
  6. BMS TV: Headaches, Migraines and the Menopause
  7. BMS TV: Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
  8. BMS TV: Menopause Explained
  9. BMS TV: Menopause – Weight Gain, Nutrition and Lifestyle
  10. BMS TV: Osteoporosis
  11. BMS TV: Post Cancer Treatments
  12. BMS TV: Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (POI)
  13. BMS TV: Sleep
  14. BMS TV: Testosterone Explained
  15. BMS TV: Urogenital Atrophy
  16. BMS TV: Menopause – Weight Gain, Nutrition and Lifestyle
  17. Causes of Low Libido In Postmenopausal Women [Video]
  18. CAMS Menopause Hour: A Practical  Approach To the Management of Menopause [Council of Affiliated Menopause Societies]
  19. CAMS Menopause Hour: Perimenopause – A Clinical Challenge [Council of Affiliated Menopause Societies]
  20. CAMS Menopause Hour: The Clinical Management and Risk of Postmenopausal Osteoporosis [Council of Affiliated Menopause Societies]
  21. Dr Louise Newson Breaks Down The Menopause & Lisa Snowdon Shares Her Experience | This Morning [Video]
  22. Dr Louise Newson Discusses Mental Health and Hormones
  23. Dr Louise Newson: The Truth About the Menopause & HRT
  24. Dr. Susan Kok – Sleep and Menopause [Video]
  25. EMAS Webinar Replay [European Menopause and Andropause Society]
  26. Early Menopause: Women’s Experiences – Women’s Profiles
  27. Facebook Live Event: The Menopause Transition and Depression
  28. Guidance on Menopausal Hormone Therapy
  29. HRT & Menopause Extra
  30. Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) With Dr Nicky Peel & Prof. David Armstrong
  31. Hot Flashes: What Can I Do? [+ Video: What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Menopause?]
  32. How To Combat Menopausal Weight Gain | This Morning [Video]
  33. I Forgot To Ask the Doctor – E9: The Menopause: Can Every Woman That Wants It Have HRT?
  34. Is There Any Association Between Menopause and Sleep Disorders? [Video]
  35. Later Years (Around 50 Years and Over): Menopause and Post Menopause Health – Early and Premature Menopause [Other Languages and Formats]
  36. Later Years (Around 50 Years and Over): Menopause and Post Menopause Health – Menopause [+ Video: Menopause Myths] [Other Languages and Formats]
  37. Later Years (Around 50 Years and Over): Menopause and Post Menopause Health – Menopause [+ Video: Living With Menopause] [Other Languages and Formats]
  38. Later Years (Around 50 Years and Over): Menopause and Post Menopause Health – Menopause Videos
  39. Later Years (Around 50 Years and Over): Menopause and Post Menopause Health – Menopause and Your Mental Wellbeing [+ Video: Menopause Only Affects You Physically!] [Other Languages and Formats]
  40. Later Years (Around 50 Years and Over): Menopause and Post Menopause Health – Signs and Symptoms of Menopause [+ Video: Talking Menopause With Your GP] [Other Languages and Formats]
  41. Later Years (Around 50 Years and Over): Menopause and Post Menopause Health – Supporting Someone Through the Menopause [+ Video: Men Don’t Need To Know About Menopause] [Other Languages and Formats]
  42. Mastering Midlife Mood Changes With Marlene Freeman, MD
  43. Mayo Clinic Minute: Help With Hot Flashes Due To Menopause [+ Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network]
  44. Mayo Clinic Minute: How Lifestyle Changes May Help Manage Menopause Symptoms
  45. Menopause
  46. Menopause Awareness and Education Should Start Earlier In-Life [+ Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network]
  47. Menopause Hormone Therapy and Complementary Alternative Medicine, Quality of Life, and Racial/Ethnic Differences: SWAN
  48. Menopause Is Ubiquitous, So Why Is It Often Stigmatized and Ignored? [Video]
  49. Menopause Mindfulness: A Personal Toolkit for Menopause Preparedness
  50. Menopause Mindfulness: Embracing the Change of My Midlife
  51. Menopause Mindfulness: Living Your Best Work-Life Through the Menopause Transition
  52. Menopause Mindfulness: Understanding the Many Paths To Menopause
  53. Menopause Mythbusting – ABC Catalyst: The Truth About Menopause
  54. Menopause Patient Information [Videos]
  55. Menopause Preparedness Toolkit Video Series
  56. Menopause Preparedness Toolkit Video Series: Common Conditions Associated With Menopause and Midlife
  57. Menopause Preparedness Toolkit Video Series: Lifestyle Tips for Menopause Wellness
  58. Menopause Preparedness Toolkit Video Series: Mindfulness & Wellbeing During the Menopause Transition
  59. Menopause Preparedness Toolkit Video Series: Tips for Menopause In the Workplace
  60. Menopause Preparedness Toolkit Video Series: Treating Vasomotor Symptoms of Menopause
  61. Menopause Preparedness Toolkit Video Series: Understanding Menstrual Health and Menopause
  62. Menopause Preparedness Toolkit Video Series: What Is Menopause?
  63. Menopause Through An Endocrine Prism By. Dr Sanjay Kalra
  64. Menopause and Work
  65. Menopause and HRT
  66. Menopause: How Your Body Changes and What You Can Do
  67. Menopause: Understanding the Changes and Finding Relief | Dr Susan Davis | The Proof Podcast EP #256
  68. Navigating Menopause: Expert Insights and Solutions | Dr Susan Davis | The Proof Podcast EP 245
  69. Racial Disparities In Menopause
  70. The Truth About Menopause Supplements | Dr Sarah Berry
  71. Therapy for the Effects of Menopause
  72. Tips To Help Manage Menopause Symptoms
  73. Using Natural Therapies In the Menopause Transition – Webinar
  74. Video Gallery [Menopause, The Journal of the North American Menopause Society]
  75. Video: Menopause Symptoms May Be Associated With Later Health Risks
  76. Video: Researchers Emphasize Normalization of Menopause
  77. Video Series-2023: Changes In Sexual Health After Cancer
  78. Video Series-2023: NAMS 2023 Nonhormone Therapies Position Statement for Bothersome Menopause Symptoms
  79. Video Series-2023: New FDA-Approved Nonhormone Option for the Treatment of Hot Flashes
  80. Video Series-2023: Racial and Ethnic Differences in the Menopause Experience
  81. Video Series-2023: Premature and Early Menopause
  82. Video Series-2024: Preparing for Your Menopause Healthcare Visit
  83. Videos & Podcasts: Videos – Interviews: A Simple Approach To Menopause: The Menopause Quick Six (www.MQ6.ca)
  84. Videos & Podcasts: Videos – Interviews: Cardiovascular Disease in Women
  85. Videos & Podcasts: Videos – Interviews: How Should We Manage Menopause In Women With Endometriosis?
  86. Videos & Podcasts: Videos – Interviews: Long-Term Health Implications of PCOS
  87. Videos & Podcasts: Videos – Interviews: Metabolic Syndrome in Midlife Women
  88. Videos & Podcasts: Videos – Interviews: Preventing Bone Loss At Menopause
  89. Webinar: Perimenopause
  90. Webinars: Previous – Approach To Bone Health In the Perimenopause and Postmenopause?
  91. Webinars: Previous – Cardiovascular Disease
  92. Webinars: Previous – Clinical Climacteric Conundrums
  93. Webinars: Previous – Hormones and Stroke: An Update on Treatment and Risk
  94. Webinars: Previous – Non-Hormonal Pharmacological Interventions For VMS
  95. Webinars: Previous – Non-Pharmacological Interventions For VMS
  96. Webinars: Previous – Pay Attention on Your Way In! The Vulva Is An Important Organ Too
  97. What Everyone Should Know About Menopause Symptoms
  98. What Is Menopause? [+ Video]
  99. When Menopause-Like Symptoms Start Early [Video]

  100. Why Didn’t Anyone Tell Me This? Episode 3: Dr Annice Mukherjee: Your Essential Menopause Toolkit
Topic Last Updated: 29 April 2024 – Topic Last Reviewed: 08 April 2024

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Menopause Society

“Now known as The Menopause Society, the nonprofit organization has repositioned itself to better reflect its mission and vision for the future of empowering…”.1

New Name

What did the North American Menopause Society (NAMS) announce on 11 July 2023?

In The North American Menopause Society Is Now The Menopause Society the NAMS elaborate on:

“The North American Menopause Society announces that, effective immediately, it has adopted a new name and new logo, tagline, and overall branding identity. Now known as The Menopause Society, the nonprofit organization has repositioned itself to better reflect its mission and vision for the future of empowering healthcare professionals and providing them with tools and resources they need to improve the health of women during the menopause transition and beyond”.2

Role

What do the Menopause Society note about their role?

In The North American Menopause Society Is Now The Menopause Society the Menopause Society note:

“The Menopause Society (formerly The North American Menopause Society) is dedicated to empowering healthcare professionals and providing them with the tools and resources to improve the health of women during the menopause transition and beyond. As the leading authority on menopause since 1989, the nonprofit, multidisciplinary organization serves as the independent, evidence-based resource for healthcare professionals, researchers, the media, and the public and leads the conversation about improving women’s health and healthcare experiences”.3

Menopause Society Video Series

Menopause SocietyWhat is the Menopause Society Video Series?

In Video Series-2024 the Menopause Society explain:

“The Menopause Society Video Series is intended to provide practical information on current topics of interest. The interviews are not official positions of The Menopause Society but opinions of those being interviewed. Healthcare professionals must always take into consideration the individual patient along with any new data published since the release of this video”.4

Health Topics A-Z

Where may I find Health Topics A-Z related to the Menopause Society?

In Health Topics A-Z you may find:

Health Topics A-Z

Links

Where may I find Links related to the Menopause Society?

Your Country may have Links similar to:

Links

This Links List to third party websites is neither comprehensive nor exhaustive. Inclusion on this Links List does not imply endorsement or recommendation. Non-inclusion on this Links List does not imply non-endorsement or non-recommendation. Third party websites are not under the control of Meno Martha International Menopause Directory. Third party websites may contain explicit medical images and/or sexual references. Please read Meno Martha International Menopause Directory’s Links Policy before proceeding to a Link. Please contact Webmaster if you experience a problem with a Link.

New or Updated

  1. Australasian Menopause Society
  2. British Menopause Society
  3. Council of Affiliated Menopause Societies (CAMS)
  4. Deciding About Hormone Therapy Use
  5. European Menopause and Andropause Society
  6. Find A Menopause Practitioner [United States and Other]
  7. International Menopause Society
  8. Menopause FAQs: Expert Answers To Frequently Asked Questions About Menopause
  9. Menopause Society [formerly The North American Menopause Society]
  10. Menopause Society [formerly The North American Menopause Society]: For Women
  11. Mission, Vision and Bylaws: Menopause Society
  12. The 2022 Hormone Therapy Position Statement of The North American Menopause Society
  13. The North American Menopause Society Is Now The Menopause Society
  14. The North American Menopause Society Releases Its 2022 Hormone Therapy Position Statement
  15. Video Series-2023: NAMS 2023 Nonhormone Therapies Position Statement for Bothersome Menopause Symptoms
  16. Video Series-2024: Preparing for Your Menopause Healthcare Visit

Sources

Where may I find the Sources quoted?

You may find the Sources quoted at:

Sources

  1. The North American Menopause Society Is Now The Menopause Society. 11 July 2023:1. Menopause Society https://www.menopause.org/docs/default-source/press-release/name-change-announcement.pdf Accessed: 07 April 2024
  2. The North American Menopause Society Is Now The Menopause Society. 11 July 2023:1. Menopause Society https://www.menopause.org/docs/default-source/press-release/name-change-announcement.pdf Accessed: 07 April 2024
  3. The North American Menopause Society Is Now The Menopause Society. 11 July 2023:1. Menopause Society https://www.menopause.org/docs/default-source/press-release/name-change-announcement.pdf Accessed: 07 April 2024
  4. Video Series-2024. Menopause Society https://www.menopause.org/for-women/video-series-2024 Accessed: 07 April 2024
Topic Last Updated: 07 April 2024 – Topic Last Reviewed: 07 April 2024

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Vaginal Bleeding and Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding

“Bleeding from your vagina after menopause is not normal.
If you have any bleeding, spotting or staining
after you reach menopause, talk to your doctor”.1

Umbrella
What may the Vaginal Bleeding and Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding Umbrella include?

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

  • Abnormal Bleeding
  • Abnormal Uterine Bleeding (AUB)
  • Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding (AVB)
  • Bleeding After Menopause
  • Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding
  • Spotting
  • Postmenopausal Bleeding
  • Uterine Bleeding
  • Vaginal Bleeding

Definition

What is abnormal vaginal bleeding (AVB)?

Dots the definition of AVB may vary. In Vaginal Bleeding: Basics – Definition the (United States) Mayo Clinic’s definition is:

“Unusual vaginal bleeding is any vaginal blood that is different from your period. This might include small amounts of blood, also called spotting, between your periods. You might notice this on toilet tissue when you wipe. Or it could include a very heavy period. You know you have a very heavy period if blood is soaking through one or more tampons or pads every hour for more than four hours”.2

When

When is vaginal bleeding considered AVB or abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB)?

In FAQs: Abnormal Uterine Bleeding – When Is Bleeding Abnormal? the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) explain:

Vaginal Bleeding and Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding“Bleeding in any of the following situations is considered abnormal uterine bleeding:

  • Bleeding or spotting between periods
  • Bleeding or spotting after sex
  • Heavy bleeding during your period
    • Bleeding that soaks through one or more tampons or pads every hour
    • Bleeding that lasts more than 7 days
  • Menstrual cycles that are longer than 35 days or shorter than 21 days
  • “Irregular” periods in which cycle length varies by more than 7–9 days
  • Not having a period for 3 to 6 months
  • Bleeding after menopause”.3

Postmenopausal Vaginal Bleeding

Is postmenopausal vaginal bleeding normal?

No. In What Is Menopause? Perimenopause, Menopause and Postmenopause: Vaginal and Vulval Health – Postmenopausal Bleeding the (Australian) Jean Hailes for Women’s Health explain:


“Bleeding from your vagina after menopause is not normal. If you have any bleeding, spotting or staining after you reach menopause, talk to your doctor”.4

Health Care Provider

What if I think I have AVB?

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

In Vagina: What’s Normal, What’s Not – What Are Signs or Symptoms of Vaginal Problems? the Mayo Clinic explain:

“Consult your health care provider if you notice:

  • A change in the color, odor or amount of vaginal discharge
  • Vaginal redness or itching
  • Vaginal bleeding between periods, after sex or after menopause
  • A mass or bulge in the vagina
  • Pain during intercourse”.5

In Postmenopausal Bleeding the NHS advise:

“See A GP If:

You have postmenopausal bleeding, even if:

  • It’s only happened once
  • There’s only a small amount of blood, spotting, or pink or brown discharge
  • You do not have any other symptoms
  • You’re not sure if it’s blood

Postmenopausal bleeding is not usually serious, but can be a sign of cancer. Cancer is easier to treat if it’s found early”.6

Who is a GP?

DotS and/or DotC (Depending on the Country) a GP may be a qualified and registered general practitioner, a medical practitioner, a medical doctor or a doctor.

Health Topics A-Z

Where may I find Health Topics A-Z related to the Vaginal Bleeding and Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding?

In Health Topics A-Z you may find:

Health Topics A-Z

Links

Where may I find Links related to Vaginal Bleeding and Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding?

Your Country may have Links similar to:

Links

This Links List to third party websites is neither comprehensive nor exhaustive. Inclusion on this Links List does not imply endorsement or recommendation. Non-inclusion on this Links List does not imply non-endorsement or non-recommendation. Third party websites are not under the control of Meno Martha International Menopause Directory. Third party websites may contain explicit medical images and/or sexual references. Please read Meno Martha International Menopause Directory’s Links Policy before proceeding to a Link. Please contact Webmaster if you experience a problem with a Link.

New or Updated

  1. Abnormal Bleeding
  2. Abnormal Uterine Bleeding In Peri- and Postmenopausal Women
  3. About the Menstrual Cycle
  4. Bleeding After Menopause Could Be A Problem. Here’s What To Know
  5. Bleeding After Menopause: A Concern?
  6. Brown Discharge: 4 Causes and What It Means
  7. Cervical Cancer
  8. Endometrial Cancer
  9. Endometrial Cancer: Early Detection, Diagnosis, and Staging – Signs and Symptoms of Endometrial Cancer
  10. FAQs: Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
  11. FAQs: Heavy Menstrual Bleeding
  12. FAQs: Perimenopausal Bleeding and Bleeding After Menopause
  13. FAQs: Vulvovaginal Health
  14. Foundationforwomenscancer.org [Foundation for Women’s Cancers, United States]
  15. Gynecologic Cancers: What Are the Symptoms?
  16. Gynecological Cancers
  17. Heavy Bleeding
  18. Perimenopausal and Postmenopausal Bleeding
  19. Periods
  20. Postmenopausal Bleeding
  21. Postmenopausal Bleeding
  22. Signs and Symptoms of Endometrial Cancer
  23. The Most Common Warning Sign of Uterine Cancer
  24. Tips for Tracking Your Bleeding
  25. Uterine Bleeding: Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
  26. Uterine Cancer Awareness
    Vaginal Bleeding and Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding
  27. Uterine/Endometrial Cancer/GTD
  28. Vagina: What’s Normal, What’s Not
  29. Vaginal Bleeding
  30. Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods
  31. Vaginal Bleeding: Basics – Causes
  32. Vaginal Bleeding: Basics – When To See A Doctor
  33. Vaginal or Uterine Bleeding
  34. Video Series-2024: Preparing for Your Menopause Health Care Visit
  35. Videos and Podcasts: Videos – Interviews: Menopause and Abnormal Bleeding
  36. Webinars: Previous – Abnormal Uterine Bleeding In Perimenopausal and Postmenopausal Women
  37. What Causes Bleeding Between Periods?
  38. You Need To Know [+ Video: Bleeding After the Menopause – An Important Message You Need To Know]
  39. Your Menstrual Cycle

Sources

Where may I find the Sources quoted?

You may find the Sources at:

Sources

  1. What Is Menopause? Perimenopause, Menopause and Postmenopause: Vaginal and Vulval Health – Postmenopausal Bleeding. Last Updated: 18 January 2024 | Last Reviewed: 19 August 2022. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/menopause/health-after-menopause Accessed: 07 April 2024
  2. Vaginal Bleeding: Basics – Definition. 02 May 2023. Mayo Clinic https://www.mayoclinic.org/symptoms/vaginal-bleeding/basics/definition/SYM-20050756 Accessed: 07 April 2024
  3. FAQs: Abnormal Uterine Bleeding – When Is Bleeding Abnormal? Last Updated: December 2021. Last Reviewed: April 2023. American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists https://www.acog.org/patient-resources/faqs/gynecologic-problems/abnormal-uterine-bleeding Accessed: 07 April 2024
  4. What Is Menopause? Perimenopause, Menopause and Postmenopause: Vaginal and Vulval Health – Postmenopausal Bleeding. Last Updated: 18 January 2024 | Last Reviewed: 19 August 2022. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/menopause/health-after-menopause Accessed: 07 April 2024
  5. Vagina: What’s Typical, What’s Not – What Are Signs or Symptoms of Vaginal Problems? 06 December 2022. Mayo Clinic https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/womens-health/in-depth/vagina/art-20046562 Accessed: 07 April 2024
  6. Postmenopausal Bleeding. Page Last Reviewed: 22 May 2023. NHS https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/post-menopausal-bleeding/ Accessed: 07 April 2024
Topic Last Updated: 07 April 2024 – Topic Last Reviewed: 07 April 2024

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Menopause Societies

You may find the name of and information about
your Country’s menopause society
in the International Menopause Society’s…Meno Martha

Umbrella
What may the Menopause Societies Umbrella include?

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

  • Medical Associations
  • Medical Menopause Associations
  • Menopause Federations
  • Menopause Societies
  • Menopause and Andropause Societies
  • Menopause and Climacteric Societies
  • Menopause and Osteoporosis Societies
  • Societies for Menopause and Women’s Health
  • Societies of Menopause

Menopause Societies

Where may I find the name of and information about my Country’s menopause society?

You may find the name of and information about your Country’s menopause society in:

Menopause Societies
Menopause Societies

  1. Council of Affiliated Menopause Societies (CAMS): CAMS Microsites
  2. European Menopause and Andropause Society: About EMAS – Affiliated Associations

Health Topics A-Z

Where may I find Health Topics A-Z related to Menopause Societies?

In Health Topics A-Z you may find:

Health Topics A-Z

Links

Where may I find Links related to Menopause Societies?

Your Country may have Links similar to:

Links

This Links List to third party websites is neither comprehensive nor exhaustive. Inclusion on this Links List does not imply endorsement or recommendation. Non-inclusion on this Links List does not imply non-endorsement or non-recommendation. Third party websites are not under the control of Meno Martha International Menopause Directory. Third party websites may contain explicit medical images and/or sexual references. Please read Meno Martha International Menopause Directory’s Links Policy before proceeding to a Link. Please contact Webmaster if you experience a problem with a Link.

  1. Australasian Menopause Society
  2. British Menopause Society
  3. Council of Affiliated Menopause Societies (CAMS)
  4. Council of Affiliated Menopause Societies (CAMS): CAMS Microsites
  5. European Menopause and Andropause Society
  6. European Menopause and Andropause Society: About EMAS – Affiliated Associations
  7. International Menopause Society
  8. Menopause Society [formerly The North American Menopause Society]
  9. Menopause Society [formerly The North American Menopause Society]: For Women
  10. Women’s Health Concern [Patient Arm of the British Menopause Society]

Topic Last Updated: 07 April 2024 – Topic Last Reviewed: 07 April 2024
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World Menopause Day

“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…”.1

Umbrella
What may the World Menopause Day Umbrella include?

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

  • World Menopause Day
  • World Menopause Month

World Menopause Day

When and what 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 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 2024

What is the theme for WMD 2024?

The theme for WMD is usually announced by the IMS closer to World Menopause Month which is held in October.

World Menopause Day 2023

What was the theme for WMD 2023?

In World Menopause Day the IMS announced:

“The theme for World Menopause Day 2023 is Cardiovascular Disease”.4

World Menopause Day 2022

What was the theme for WMD 2022?

The theme for WMD 2022 was Cognition and Mood.

World Menopause Day 2021

What was the theme for WMD 2021?

The theme for WMD 2021 was Bone Health.

World Menopause Day 2020

What was the theme for WMD 2020?

The theme for WMD 2020 was Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (POI).

World Menopause Day 2019

What was the theme for WMD 2019?

The theme for WMD 2019 was Testosterone for Women At Midlife.

World Menopause Day 2018

What was the theme for WMD 2018?

The theme for WMD 2018 was Sexual Wellbeing After Menopause.

Health Topics A-Z

Where may I find Health Topics A-Z related to World Menopause Day?

In Health Topics A-Z you may find:

Health Topics A-Z

Links

Where may I find Links related to World Menopause Day?

Your Country may have Links similar to:

Links

This Links List to third party websites is neither comprehensive nor exhaustive. Inclusion on this Links List does not imply endorsement or recommendation. Non-inclusion on this Links List does not imply non-endorsement or non-recommendation. Third party websites are not under the control of Meno Martha International Menopause Directory. Third party websites may contain explicit medical images and/or sexual references. Please read Meno Martha International Menopause Directory’s Links Policy before proceeding to a Link. Please contact Webmaster if you experience a problem with a Link.

New or Updated

  1. International Menopause Society
  2. International Menopause Society: For Women
  3. ‘Menopause: Misinformation and Management’ World Menopause Day 2023
  4. Video Series-2023: Menopause and Heart Disease
  5. World Menopause Day
  6. World Menopause Day 2011
  7. World Menopause Day 2012
  8. World Menopause Day 2013
  9. World Menopause Day 2014
  10. World Menopause Day 2015
  11. World Menopause Day 2016
  12. World Menopause Day 2017
  13. World Menopause Day 2018
  14. World Menopause Day 2019
  15. World Menopause Day 2020
  16. World Menopause Day 2021
  17. World Menopause Day 2022
  18. World Menopause Day 2023

Sources

Where may I find the Sources quoted?

You may find the Sources quoted at:

Sources

  1. World Menopause Day. International Menopause Society https://www.imsociety.org/education/world-menopause-day/ Accessed: 06 April 2024
  2. World Menopause Day. International Menopause Society https://www.imsociety.org/education/world-menopause-day/ Accessed: 06 April 2024
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  4. World Menopause Day. International Menopause Society https://www.imsociety.org/education/world-menopause-day/ Accessed: 06 April 2024
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Men’s Health

“See a doctor for regular checkups even if you feel healthy.
This is important because some diseases
and health conditions don’t have symptoms at first”.1

Men and Women

Men’s HealthWhat are some differences in men’s and women’s health issues?Men’s Health

In What Is Women’s Health Research? the (United States) Office of Research on Women’s Health note:

“There are striking sex and gender differences in many diseases and conditions, including:

  • Autoimmune diseases
  • Cancer
  • Cardiovascular diseases
  • Depression and brain disorders
  • Diabetes
  • Infectious diseases
  • Obesity
  • Substance abuse disorders”.2

Men’s Health

What are some associations between men and their health?

In Men: Take Charge of Your Health – The Basics: Overview the (United States) MyHealthFinder explain:

“Many men need to pay more attention to their health. Compared to women, men are more likely to:

  • Smoke
  • Drink too much alcohol
  • Make unhealthy or risky choices
  • Put off regular checkups and medical care.

The good news is that you can start taking steps to improve your health today!”3

Men’s Issues

Men’s HealthWhat are some health issues unique to men?

In Men’s Health the (United States) National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health explain:

“Some health issues, such as erectile dysfunction (ED) and prostate problems, are unique to men. As many as 30 million American men have ED, and benign prostatic hyperplasia is the most common prostate problem for men older than age 50.

Other health issues—such as coronary heart disease, lung cancer, HIV infection, and Parkinson’s disease—are more common in men than women”.4

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Health Care Provider

Why is it important for men to see a doctor for regular checkups even if they feel healthy?Men’s Health

In Men: Take Charge of Your Health – The Basics: Overview – How Can I Take Charge of My Health? the (United States) MyHealthFinder elaborate on:

“See a doctor for regular checkups even if you feel healthy. This is important because some diseases and health conditions don’t have symptoms at first. Plus, seeing a doctor will give you a chance to learn more about your health.

Here are some more things you can do to take care of your health:

  • Eat healthy and get active
  • If you drink alcohol, drink only in moderation
  • Quit smoking
  • Know your family’s health history
  • Get screening tests to check for health problems before you have symptoms
  • Make sure you’re up to date on your vaccines (shots)”.5

Health Topics A-Z

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Men’s Health Month 2024

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International Men’s Month 2024

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International Men’s Week 2024

International Men’s Day 2023 and 2024

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Link

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  7. Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
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  12. Consumer Health: Breast Cancer In Men
  13. Consumer Health: Do You Know the Symptoms of Prostate Cancer?
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  17. Dietary Supplements for Erectile Dysfunction: A Natural Treatment for ED? [Erectile Dysfunction]
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  36. Is Sex Exercise? And Is It Hard on the Heart?
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  80. Pelvic Floor Issues Aren’t Just A Woman’s Health Condition, Kegels Can Work for Men, Too
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  82. Prostate Cancer Awareness
  83. Prostate Cancer: Screening and Treatment [+ Video]
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  96. Top 4 Tips To Prevent Chronic Diseases
  97. Treating Sleep Apnea Made Easier: Upper Airway Stimulation Therapy
  98. Understanding Male Depression
  99. What Can (and Can’t) Cause Low Testosterone
  100. What Does It Mean To Have An Enlarged Prostate? [+ Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network. Name Super/CG: Scott Cheney, M.D./Urology/Mayo Clinic]

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  1. Men: Take Charge of Your Health – The Basics: Overview – How Can I Take Charge of My Health? Content Last Updated: 16 February 2024. MyHealthFinder https://health.gov/myhealthfinder/topics/doctor-visits/regular-checkups/men-take-charge-your-health Accessed: 06 April 2024
  2. What Is Women’s Health Research? Office of Research on Women’s Health https://orwh.od.nih.gov/research/funded-research-and-programs/what-womens-health-research Accessed: 06 April 2024
  3. Men: Take Charge of Your Health – The Basics: Overview. Content Last Updated: 16 February 2024. MyHealthFinder https://health.gov/myhealthfinder/topics/doctor-visits/regular-checkups/men-take-charge-your-health Accessed: 06 April 2024
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Topic Last Updated: 30 April 2024 – Topic Last Reviewed: 06 April 2024

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Vulva

“Each woman’s vulva is unique in size, shape, colour and appearance. It’s normal for the left and right sides of the vulva to be different in shape and size, especially the…”.1

Umbrella
What may the Vulva Umbrella include?

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

  • Genitals
  • Vulva/Vulval/Vulvar Discomfort/Pain
  • Vulva/Vulval/Vulvar Skin Conditions
  • Vulvovaginal Discomfort/Pain
  • “Down Below/There”
  • “Feminine Pain”
  • “Lady Parts”
  • “Private Parts”
  • “Privates”
  • “Women’s Bits”

Vulva and Vagina

What is the difference between the vulva and the vagina?

In Vulva and Vagina: What Is the Difference Between Your Vulva and Vagina? [+ Image] the JH note:

“Some people think the vulva is the vagina, but they are different. Your vulva is the external part of the female genitals that you can see. Your vagina is inside your body. It extends from your vulva to the start of your uterus. It’s where your period flows down from the uterus, where you can have sexual intercourse (or other types of penetration) and where babies pass through during childbirth”.2

Vulva

What are parts of the vulva?

In Vulva and Vagina: What Is the Difference Between Your Vulva and Vagina? [+ Image] the JH explain:

“Your vulva includes:

  • the area covered with pubic hair (mons pubis)
  • the outer lips, which are covered with pubic hair (labia majora)
  • the inner lips, which are not covered with pubic hair (labia minora)
  • the clitoris and its hood
  • the area around your vaginal and urinary openings (vestibule)
  • the urinary opening (where wee comes out)
  • the vaginal opening
  • the area of skin between your vagina and anus (perineum)”.3

Different Differences

Are vulva one-size-fits-all?

Vulva are different. In Vulva and Vagina: What’s Normal? Appearance the JH elaborate on:


Vulva“Each woman’s vulva is unique in size, shape, colour and appearance. It’s normal for the left and right sides of the vulva to be different in shape and size, especially the labia minora. Many images you see online are heavily edited to make the vulva look symmetrical and childlike”.4

In What’s Normal: What Is Normal Vulval & Vaginal Anatomy? the (Australian) Caredownthere.com.au elaborate on:

“The vulva area is one of the most variable parts of the body, with more normal variations than noses! The range of “normal appearances” is so wide that even your family doctor may not be sure about whether you are normal “down there”. So there have always been some women who worry about how their vulvas look. To make matters worse, the internet has allowed the fashionistas who make us feel abnormal about our weight and breast size, to also make us feel abnormal about our vulvas. Is nothing sacred?

If everything is working well down there, then it must be normal! So try not to worry about your vulval size or shape: if it works for you, who cares what anyone else thinks?”5

Vulval Problems

Can vulval problems be skin problems?

In Essential Information: Some Facts About the Vulva – Where Do Vulval Problems Belong Medically? [+ Image] Caredownthere.com explain:

“The vulva is part of the skin and most of the things that go wrong there are skin conditions that happen on other parts of the skin. This includes common skin problems like dermatitis, psoriasis and allergic reactions. Some of the skin conditions that involve the vulva are not common on other parts of the skin, and this includes a condition called lichen sclerosus”.6

Female Genital Mutilation

What is female genital mutilation (FGM)?

In International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation, 6 February: Ending Female Genital Mutilation By 2030 the United Nations’ definition is:

“Female genital mutilation (FGM) comprises all procedures that involve altering or injuring the female genitalia for non-medical reasons and is recognized internationally as a violation of the human rights, the health and the integrity of girls and women”.7

In Female Genital Mutilation (FGM): Overview the (United Kingdom) NHS explain:

“Female genital mutilation (FGM) is a procedure where the female genitals are deliberately cut, injured or changed, but there’s no medical reason for this to be done.

It’s also known as female circumcision or cutting, and by other terms, such as Sunna, gudniin, halalays, tahur, megrez and khitan, among others”.8

How common is FGM?

In Female Genital Mutilation: How Prevalent Is FGM? UNICEF note:

“While the exact number of girls and women to have undergone FGM worldwide remains unknown, at least 230 million girls and women from 31 countries across three continents have been subjected to the practice”.9

In Female Genital Mutilation: Who Is At Risk?, dated 05 February 2024, the World Health Organization also note:

“FGM is mostly carried out on young girls between infancy and adolescence, and occasionally on adult women. According to available data from 30 countries where FGM is practiced in the western, eastern, and north-eastern regions of Africa, and some countries in the Middle East and Asia, more than 200 million girls and women alive today have been subjected to the practice with more than 3 million girls estimated to be at risk of FGM annually. FGM is therefore of global concern”.10

Mirror, Mirror

How can women detect any changes in the appearance of their vulva?

The JH explain:

“It’s a good idea to see what your vulva looks like. You can use a mirror to see what is normal for you. This will make it easier to detect any changes in appearance, for example, changes in colour or skin. The Labia Library is a great online resource that shows a range of ‘normal’ photos of labia”.11

Labia Library

What is the Labia Library about?

In the Labia Library the (Australian) Women’s Health Victoria elaborate on:

“The Labia Library is about showing you that, just like any other part of the body, labia come in all shapes and sizes. They’re also really important in sex and they keep your vagina healthy.

Women’s Health Victoria has developed the Labia Library to bust a few common myths about how normal labia look. There’s also a photo gallery that shows you just how unique everyone’s labia are”.12

Vulval Clinics

What are specialist vulval clinics?

DotC (Depending on the Country) there may be specialist vulval clinics with gynecologists, dermatologists, physiotherapists and other staff specializing in vulval conditions. These clinics may be called:

Vulval Clinics

  • Genito-Urinary Medicine Clinics
  • Multidisciplinary Vulva/Vulval/Vulvar Clinics
  • Vulva/Vulval/Vulvar Clinics
  • Vulvovaginal Clinics

Health Care Provider

What if I am worried about something down there?

If you are worried about something – anything – down there, it may be in your best interest to choose to talk to your health care provider about this. The JH explain:

“If you are worried about the smell, or have symptoms such as itching, burning, irritation, soreness, painful sex or pain when you wee, see your doctor”.13

Health Topics A-Z

Where may I find Health Topics A-Z related to Vulva?

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Health Topics A-Z

Links

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Your Country may have Links similar to:

Links

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  2. Australian and New Zealand Vulvovaginal Society: Patient Information
  3. BMS TV: Urogenital Atrophy
  4. British Association of Dermatologists: Patient Information Leaflets
  5. British Society for the Study of Vulval Disease: Patient [United Kingdom]
  6. CareDownThere
  7. Dr. Stephanie Faubion – Genitourinary  Syndrome of Menopause
  8. Endometrial Safety of Low-Dose Vaginal Estrogens
  9. Endometrial Safety of Low-Dose Vaginal Estrogens [Video]
  10. Essential Information: Caring for Your Skin Down There
  11. Essential Information: See Your Doctor If
  12. Essential Information: Some Facts About the Vulva [+ Image]
  13. Everything You Need To Know About Your Labia
  14. FAQS: Disorders of the Vulva: Common Causes of Vulvar Pain, Burning, and Itching
  15. FAQs: Vaginal Rejuvenation, Labiaplasty, and Other Female Genital Cosmetic Surgery
  16. FAQs: Vulvovaginal Health
  17. Female Genital Mutilation
  18. Female Genital Mutilation
  19. Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) [+ Videos]
  20. Female Genital Mutilation (FGM): Getting Help and Support [United Kingdom]
  21. Female Genital Mutilation or Cutting
  22. Forward [Foundation for Women’s Health Research and Development, United Kingdom]
  23. Genital Herpes [Multiply Languages]
  24. Glossary
  25. Gynaecological Cancers – Vaginal and Vulval
  26. Hope for Patients With Pudendal Neuralgia and Pudendal Nerve Entrapment
  27. International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation, 6 February: 2024 Theme: Her Voice. Her Future
  28. International Society for Sexual Medicine: Public
  29. International Society for Sexual Medicine: Sexual Health Topics
  30. International Society for the Study of Vulvovaginal Diseases: Patient Handouts
  31. International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health: Find A Provider
  32. Labia Library
  33. Lichen Sclerosus
  34. Lsvcukawareness.co.uk [Lichen Sclerosus & Vulval Cancer UK Awareness]
  35. Lubricant Alternatives: What To Use and What To Avoid
  36. Managing Common Vulval Skin Conditions
  37. Mayo Clinic Minute: Reducing the Risks of Sexually Transmitted Infections [+ Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network]
  38. Medical Advice: Genital Herpes
  39. #LetsDiscuss Female Genital MutilationMedical Advice: Genital Warts
  40. Medical Advice: Lichen Sclerosus
  41. Medical Advice: Medical Exams
  42. Medical Advice: Psoriasis
  43. Medical Advice: Treatment
  44. Medical Advice: Vulval Cancer
  45. Medical Advice: Vulval Eczema
  46. Medical Advice: Vulval Pain
  47. Menopause, Skin and Common Dermatosis. Part 3: Genital Disorders
  48. Menopause: Understanding the Changes and Finding Relief | Dr Susan Davis | The Proof Podcast EP 256
  49. Myths and Suggestions: Myths About Skin Disease and the Vulva
  50. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: How Safe Is This Product or Practice?
  51. National Vulvodynia Association: For Patients: How NVA Can Help You
  52. Navigating Menopause: Expert Insights and Solutions | Dr Susan Davis | The Proof Podcast EP 245
  53. Patty Brisben Foundation for Women’s Sexual Health
  54. Patty Brisben Foundation for Women’s Sexual Health: Guide To Sexual Health Providers
  55. Pelvic Exam
  56. Prosalya [Prosayla is proudly supported by The International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health (ISSWSH)]
  57. Pudendal Neuralgia
  58. Pudendalhope.info [Health Organization for Pudendal Education, United States]
  59. Pudendalhope.info [Health Organization for Pudendal Education, United States]: Symptoms
  60. Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists [United Kingdom]
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  62. Sexual Problems and Menopause
  63. Small Clusters of Lumps on My Labia: What Are They? — Ask Dr Jean
  64. The Clitoris – A Brief History
  65. The Truth About Menopause Supplements | Dr Sarah Berry
  66. Thinking About Cosmetic Surgery?
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    Tips for Tracking Your Bleeding
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  74. Video Series-2022: Discussing Sexual Health Concerns With Your Health Care Professional
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  76. Vulvar Awareness Day [18 September]
  77. Vulvar Awareness Campaign 2023-2024: HPV Related Vulvar and Vaginal Diseases
  78. Vulvar Cancer
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  80. VulvaVulval Cancer
  81. Vulval Irritation
  82. Vulval Pain
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  84. Vulval Pain Society
  85. Vulval Self-Checks: How To Get To Know Your Vulva and Why You Should
  86. Vulval Self-Examination
  87. Vulval and Vaginal Conditions
  88. Vulvar Anatomy [+ Images]
  89. Vulvar Cancer
  90. Vulvar Cancer
  91. VulvaVulvar Cancer–Patient Version [+ Image]
  92. Vulvovaginal Pain Log
  93. Vulvovaginitis – Overview
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  1. Vulva and Vagina: What’s Normal? Appearance. Last Updated: 07 December 2023 | Last Reviewed: 26 April 2023. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/vulva-vagina/vulva-and-vagina Accessed: 05 April 2024
  2. Vulva and Vagina: What Is the Difference Between Your Vulva and Vagina? Last Updated: 07 December 2023 | Last Reviewed: 26 April 2023. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/vulva-vagina/vulva-and-vagina Accessed: 05 April 2024
  3. Vulva and Vagina: What Is the Difference Between Your Vulva and Vagina? Last Updated: 07 December 2023 | Last Reviewed: 26 April 2023. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/vulva-vagina/vulva-and-vagina Accessed: 05 April 2024
  4. Vulva and Vagina: What’s Normal? Appearance. Last Updated: 07 December 2023 | Last Reviewed: 26 April 2023. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/vulva-vagina/vulva-and-vagina Accessed: 05 April 2024
  5. What’s Normal: What Is Normal Vulval & Vaginal Anatomy? Caredownthere.com.au https://www.caredownthere.com.au/_pages/normal.html Accessed: 05 April 2024
  6. Essential Information: Some Facts About the Vulva – Where Do Vulval Problems Belong Medically? Caredownthere.com.au https://www.caredownthere.com.au/_pages/information_vulva.html Accessed: 05 April 2024
  7. International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation, 6 February: Ending Female Genital Mutilation By 2030. United Nations. https://www.un.org/en/observances/female-genital-mutilation-day Accessed: 05 April 2024
  8. Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) Overview. Page Last Reviewed: 27 September 2022. NHS https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/female-genital-mutilation-fgm/ Accessed: 05 April 2024
  9. Female Genital Mutilation: How Prevalent Is FGM? UNICEF https://www.unicef.org/protection/female-genital-mutilation Accessed: 05 April 2024
  10. Female Genital Mutilation: Who Is At Risk? Updated: 05 February 2024. World Health Organization https://www.who.int/en/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/female-genital-mutilation Accessed: 05 April 2024
  11. Vulva and Vagina: What’s Normal? Appearance. Last Updated: 07 December 2023 | Last Reviewed: 26 April 2023. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/vulva-vagina/vulva-and-vagina Accessed: 05 April 2024
  12. Labia Library. Women’s Health Victoria http://www.labialibrary.org.au/ Accessed: 05 April 2024
  13. Vulva and Vagina: What’s Normal? Smell. Last Updated: 07 December 2023 | Last Reviewed: 26 April 2023. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/vulva-vagina/vulva-and-vagina Accessed: 05 April 2024
Topic Last Updated: 05 April 2024 – Topic Last Reviewed: 05 April 2024

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Safer Sex

“Safer sex is not just about protection from
unplanned pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections
(STIs). It’s also about making sure everyone involved…”.1

Umbrella
What may the Safer Sex Umbrella include?

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

  • Safe Sex
  • Safer Sex

Definition

What is safer sex?

DotS the definition of safer sex may vary. The (Australian) Jean Hailes for Women’s Health (JH) definition is:

“Safer sex is not just about protection from unplanned pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). It’s also about making sure everyone involved feels safe and respected”.2

Tell or Not

Can you tell if a sexual partner has an STI?

No. In Safer Sex and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs): How To Have Safer Sex the JH explain:

“Practising safer sex can reduce your risk of getting an STI. Anyone can catch an STI. You can’t tell if a sexual partner has an STI. A strong and healthy person may still be infected. Some people may not even know they have an STI”.3

Oral Sex

Is oral sex, safer sex?

According to the JH:

“Note that oral sex doesn’t reduce the risk of getting an STI. Common STIs such as herpes, gonorrhoea and chlamydia can all be transmitted through unprotected oral sex”.4

Period

Is sex during your period, safer sex?

No. The JH explain:

“Some infections, such as HIV and hepatitis, are present in menstrual blood. If you have unprotected sex during your period and your partner has broken skin (an abrasion), the infection can be transmitted to your partner. If you have an infection, it’s best to use a condom or dam when having sex during your period”.5

Guidelines

What are safer sex guidelines for women?

In Safe Sex Rules Still Apply: Safer Sex Guidelines for Women of All Ages the North American Menopause Society’s (NAMS) include:

  • “Choose a partner carefully
  • Discuss sexual histories with your partner, and don’t let embarrassment compromise your health
  • Always insist that a male partner use a latex condom for genital, oral, and anal sex unless you are in a long-term, mutually monogamous relationship. Never use petroleum-based products like Vaseline or baby oil to lubricate condoms because they can cause condoms to break
  • Don’t let a male partner’s erection difficulties keep him from using a condom. Dream up some erotic or stimulating methods for putting on the condom to keep his erection going. If all else fails, get a female condom
  • Have an annual physical exam, including a Pap test and lab tests to identify STIs if you are at any risk
  • If you are exposed to an STI or have received a confirmed diagnosis, urge any partners to be tested and treated
  • Consider having both you and your partner checked for STIs before starting a sexual relationship”.6

Condoms

Is the use of condoms safer sex?

In Safer Sex and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs): How To Have Safer Sex – Condoms and Other Barrier Methods the JH elaborate on:

“The safest way to have sex is to use condoms (external or internal) or dental dams and water-based lubricant (lube).

It’s important to use a new condom or dam during sex if you change partners or change from vaginal to anal or oral sex. You should also use a new condom if you share sex toys.

Note, condoms or dams won’t protect against STIs if part of the body with infection is unprotected and there’s skin-to-skin contact. Also, some STIs such as herpes, genital warts and pubic lice may still be spread even if a condom is used”.7

Sex Between Women

What additional safer sex precautions may apply specifically to sex between women?

In Safe Sex Rules Still Apply: Safer Sex Guidelines for Women of All Ages the NAMS explain:

“Although lesbians have fewer STIs than heterosexual women, be aware that STIs can be passed from woman to woman. Some additional precautions apply specifically to sex between women:

  • Prevent transfer of any body fluids (including menstrual blood and vaginal fluids) into cuts, scrapes, or other openings
  • During oral or vulva-to-vulva sex, cover your partner’s vaginal area with a dental dam or similar latex barrier to avoid contact with secretions
  • Avoid sharing sex toys. Either clean them in hot, soapy water or use a new condom before switching users.

Keep in mind that oral sex with a partner who has a cold sore or fever blister can transfer the herpes virus to you if your mouth or genitals come into contact with the sore”.8

Older but New Relationship

When starting a new relationship after many years, what may we need to know about safer sex?

In Safer Sex and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs): Safer Sex After A Long-Term Relationship the JH note:

Safer Sex“If you’re starting a new relationship after many years, it’s important to discuss safer sex with new partners. To be even safer, you can both have a sexual health check before having sex. If any issues make it hard for you or your partner to use condoms, talk to your doctor”.9

Health Care Provider

What if I would like help with safer sex?

If you would like help with safer sex, it may be in your best interest to choose to talk to your health care provider about this. The NAMS reassure:

“If your provider asks about your sex life or sexual function, don’t miss the opportunity to be frank and look for help. More important, if your provider doesn’t ask specifically about your sexual function, don’t be afraid to bring up a distressing sexual problem yourself when you’re asked, “How are you feeling?” Most providers today are comfortable addressing such a problem; if your provider is not, consider looking for another.

There is absolutely no need to suffer (or let your relationship suffer) in silence”.10 

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  3. Safer Sex and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs): How To Have Safer Sex. Last Updated: 26 March 2024 | Last Reviewed: 12 December 2023. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/sex-sexual-health/safer-sex-stis/ Accessed: 05 April 2024
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