The New Global Standard for Menopause Care
The International Menopause Society has released a comprehensive blueprint for midlife health, establishing menopause as a defined clinical discipline requiring rigorous, evidence-based care. The guidance addresses 30 critical areas of health that affect women's vitality throughout adulthood.
The International Menopause Society (IMS) has released a new comprehensive blueprint for midlife health, updating its guidance for the first time in a decade. Developed by 38 leading experts, the blueprint establishes menopause as a defined clinical discipline requiring rigorous, evidence-based care. It addresses 30 critical areas of health, including cardiovascular health, bone density, and cognitive reserve. The guidance also recognizes the need for symptom subtyping, allowing clinicians to personalize treatment. The update is a response to the accumulation of misinformation on social media and aims to raise standards in health literacy globally. Prof. Nick Panay, a consultant gynecologist, noted that the wait for the update was necessary to allow science to catch up with women's reality.
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