Summary Women at high risk of ovarian cancer are commonly advised to undergo risk-reducing bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy (BSO) prior to natural menopause. During the natural menopausal transition cognitive symptoms are frequently reported; however, very few studies have examined cognitive changes following surgical menopause. To address this gap, Ramachandra et al. [1] analyzed the cognitive experiences of women within… Read More
Can vaginal lactobacillus suppositories help reduce urinary tract infections?
Summary Recurrent urinary tract infections (rUTIs) are a burden to patients and the health care economy. Vaginal probiotics and supplements have gained significant attention in mainstream media and lay press as a non-antibiotic alternative. Recently, Shoureshi et al. [1] performed a systematic review to determine whether vaginal probiotics are an effective prophylactic measure for rUTI.… Read More
Autonomic nervous system dysfunction throughout menopausal transition: A potential mechanism underpinning cardiovascular and cognitive alterations during female ageing
Summary Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) and neurodegenerative disorders (ND), such as Alzheimer’s disease (AD), are highly prevalent conditions in postmenopausal women. Recent evidence suggests the existence of an intimate cross-talk between the heart and the brain, resulting from a complex network of the autonomic nervous system and it has been suggested a role of decreases in… Read More
Obesity and its emerging importance in midlife women
Obesity and its emerging importance in midlife women… Read More
Non-Hormonal Pharmacological Interventions for VMS - Webinar
The fortieth in the series of IMS Webinars entitled “Non-Hormonal Pharmacological Interventions for VMS” will be held on 19th March 2024 at 15:00hrs (CEST). A recording of the Webinar will be available at https://www.imsociety.org/education/webinars/ soon after the event plus you can watch all previous webinars there now. To register for the upcoming webinar and to join on the day, please… Read More
Young Scholars Travel Bursary Awards
The IMS is pleased to invite applications for the 19th World Congress on Menopause Young Scholars Bursary. There are twenty five bursary packages available that include: Complimentary registration to the World Congress; Contribution to travel costs (flights, accommodation and transfers)-please see the table in the application package for reimbursement offered by region; The opportunity to… Read More
CAMS Menopause Hour - The Clinical Management and Risk of Postmenopausal Osteoporosis - Webinar
The second in a new webinar series called "CAMS Menopause Hour" will take place online on the 29th February at 3:00pm (CET) hosted by the Italian Menopause Society. Please Note: This webinar will be presented in Italian. Click the image below to book your place.… Read More
Premature Ovarian Insufficiency: Unique and underappreciated
Premature Ovarian Insufficiency: Unique and underappreciated… Read More
Hormones and Stroke: An update on treatment and risk - Webinar
The thirty ninth in the series of IMS Webinars entitled “Hormones and Stroke: An update on treatment and risk” will be held on 20th February 2024 at 15:00hrs (CEST). A recording of the Webinar will be available at https://www.imsociety.org/education/webinars/ soon after the event plus you can watch all previous webinars there now. To register for the upcoming webinar and to… Read More
First Lady of the United States, Jill Biden, and actress Halle Berry visit IMS Treasurer, Pauline Maki, in Chicago
Professor Pauline Maki, IMS Treasurer, received a visit from the First Lady of the United States Dr. Jill Biden and actress Halle Berry at the University of Illinois Chicago. The visit included a roundtable talk and emphasized the need for more research and funding for women’s health and menopause. Learn more about the visit via… Read More
