Resources and Information

Disclaimer: On this Resources & Information page we have linked mostly to Australian sources; where links are to international sources, please be aware that practice and terminology may be different.

Diagnosis and Management Algorithms

Early Menopause (EM)/Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (POI)

Australia

Australasian Menopause Society
The AMS website hosts a portal with information aimed at health practitioners with specific information related to EM/POI as well as general menopause.

Jean Hailes for Women’s Health
Jean Hailes is a national not-for-profit organisation which provides information for health practitioners and women related to EM/POI and general menopause.

International

European Society for Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE)
ESHRE aims to promote research in reproductive biology and embryology.

Useful Menopause Information (not specific to EM/POI)

Australia

Australasian Menopause Society
Various online resources for health practitioners related to menopause including information sheets and videos

Cancer Australia
Clinical practice guideline regarding management of menopausal symptoms in women with breast cancer

Jean Hailes for Women’s Health
Online information including webinars and RACGP active learning module related to menopause.

Monash University – School of Public Health and Preventative Medicine

Menopause management algorithm (includes a section on early menopause)

International

International Menopause Society
Recommendations on management of menopause (Includes a section on EM/POI)

North American Menopause Society (NAMS, USA)
NAMS 2017 position statement on hormone replacement therapy
NAMS 2015 non-hormonal management of vasomotor symptoms position statement

US Endocrine Society
Clinical practice guideline related to management of menopausal symptoms

National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (UK)
Menopause interactive flowchart

Health Services

This list on the Early Menopause Women’s Resources Page includes general menopause, early menopause, menopause symptoms after cancer, women’s health, family planning/sexual health, and women’s mental health clinics in public hospitals, organised by state/territory. Private hospitals may also offer cancer support services which may include menopause advice and support.

Please note this list is not exhaustive, and the inclusion of a service on this list does not equate with our endorsement.

Resources for women

Early menopause Women’s Resources and Information page.