The International Menopause Society
The mission of the International Menopause Society (IMS) is to work globally to promote and support access to best practice health care for women through their menopause transition and post-reproductive years, enabling them to achieve optimal health and well-being. The vision of the IMS is that all women across the world will have easy and equitable access to evidence-based knowledge and health care, empowering them to make fully informed mid-life health choices.
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Monday Nov 15, 2021
Monday Nov 15, 2021
The International Menopause Society is proud to provide the interview series for women on current topics of interest in the field of menopause. In the series, IMS Board Member Dr. Marla Shapiro interviews renowned experts on menopause and midlife women’s health.
In this episode Professor Rossella Nappi will talk about Vulvo Vaginal Atrophy. The interview is available in video:https://youtu.be/zXvgw4YyYbU
The views expressed by speakers are their own and may not necessarily represent the views of the IMS
Monday Nov 15, 2021
Monday Nov 15, 2021
The International Menopause Society is proud to provide the interview series for health care professionals on current topics of interest in the field of menopause. In the series, IMS Board Member Dr. Marla Shapiro interviews renowned experts on menopause and midlife women’s health.
In this episode Professor Rossella Nappi will talk about Vulvo Vaginal Atrophy.
The interview is available in video: https://youtu.be/PlUzfKkzQ2I
The views expressed by speakers are their own and may not necessarily represent the views of the IMS.
Friday Oct 08, 2021
Friday Oct 08, 2021
The International Menopause Society is proud to provide the interview series for health care professionals on current topics of interest in the field of menopause. In the series, IMS Board Member Dr. Marla Shapiro interviews renowned experts on menopause and midlife women’s health.
In this episode Dr. Tobie De Villiers will talk about Osteoporosis prevention and treatment. Dr. Tobie De Villiers discusses how we need to assess patients at risk for fracture. How to look at risk factors including family history and low body mass index. Recommending a bone mineral examination and there is an online assessment endorsed by the Osteoporosis Foundation, which he talks about in more detail.
The interview is available in video:https://youtu.be/t2W7sixXa3U
The views expressed by speakers are their own and may not necessarily represent the views of the IMS
Friday Oct 08, 2021
Friday Oct 08, 2021
The International Menopause Society is proud to provide the interview series for health care professionals on current topics of interest in the field of menopause. In the series, IMS Board Member Dr. Marla Shapiro interviews renowned experts on menopause and midlife women’s health.
In this episode Professor Steven Goldstein will talk about Bone Health and the role of muscle. This recording provides information on understanding why bone health is critical for women in midlife and beyond. The importance of bone density. Maintaining good physical health and understanding sarcopenia and the role health care professionals have in assessing muscle wasting.
The interview is available in video: https://youtu.be/RKXk8ylT4LY
The views expressed by speakers are their own and may not necessarily represent the views of the IMS
Friday Oct 08, 2021
Friday Oct 08, 2021
The International Menopause Society is proud to provide the interview series for women on current topics of interest in the field of menopause. In the series, IMS Board Member Dr. Marla Shapiro interviews renowned experts on menopause and midlife women’s health.
In this episode Professor Steven Goldstein will talk about Bone health, what, why and how? Bone health is very important for midlife women and beyond. This recording provides information on why bone health is important. Professor Goldstein will talk in more detail about muscle wasting (sarcopenia) and how to maintain muscle mass and strength and raises awareness of preventative measures to reduce risk of falls.
The interview is available in video: https://youtu.be/4MwxgGLCV30
The views expressed by speakers are their own and may not necessarily represent the views of the IMS
Friday Oct 08, 2021
Friday Oct 08, 2021
The International Menopause Society is proud to provide the interview series for women on current topics of interest in the field of menopause. In the series, IMS Board Member Dr. Marla Shapiro interviews renowned experts on menopause and midlife women’s health.
In this episode Professor Tobie De Vielliers will talk about Bone health. It is never too late in life to live a bone healthy lifestyle. Dr de Villiers talks in detail about the importance of bone health and strength. Menopausal and midlife women are prone to fractures and this interview looks at what you need to do to improve bone health. How to optimise vitamin D, calcium and have a protein rich diet are all important to keep bones healthy, as well simple lifestyle changes.
The interview is available also in video: https://youtu.be/4hfucYspG60
The views expressed by speakers are their own and may not necessarily represent the views of the IMS
Friday Sep 03, 2021
Friday Sep 03, 2021
The International Menopause Society is proud to provide the interview series for women on current topics of interest in the field of menopause.
In the series, IMS Board Member Dr. Marla Shapiro interviews renowned experts on menopause and midlife women’s health.
In this episode Dr. Vivien Brown talks about "Women and Covid: Not Quite the Same as Men". The following interview discussed a few important points about the impact of Covid on Women's Health. There are some issues that impact women differently than men and we will discuss vaccines, fertility and the impact of hormones with respect to Covid vaccine.
The interview is available in video: https://youtu.be/tjo4JLkWVEU
The views expressed by speakers are their own and may not necessarily represent the views of the IMS
Friday Jul 30, 2021
Friday Jul 30, 2021
The International Menopause Society is proud to provide the interview series for women on current topics of interest in the field of menopause. In the series, IMS Board Member Dr. Marla Shapiro interviews renowned experts on menopause and midlife women’s health.
In this episode Dr. Amanda Vincent talks about "Bone health and premature ovarian insufficiency". Osteoporosis is one of the feared consequences of premature ovarian insufficiency. This interview discusses the risk factors and causes of osteoporosis in women with premature ovarian insufficiency and the things you can do to maintain bone health.
The interview is available in video: https://youtu.be/vk_7HP6uTmc
The views expressed by speakers are their own and may not necessarily represent the views of the IMS
Friday Jul 30, 2021
Friday Jul 30, 2021
The International Menopause Society is proud to provide the interview series for women on current topics of interest in the field of menopause. In the series, IMS Board Member Dr. Marla Shapiro interviews renowned experts on menopause and midlife women’s health.
In this episode Dr. Amanda Vincent talks about "Osteoporosis and POI". Osteoporosis is a feared long term consequence of POI. This interview discusses how to manage bone health in women with POI including risk assessment, diagnosis and treatment options.
The interview is available in video: https://youtu.be/JQTTa55rmxU
The views expressed by speakers are their own and may not necessarily represent the views of the IMS
Tuesday Jun 08, 2021
Tuesday Jun 08, 2021
The International Menopause Society is proud to provide the interview series for health care professionals on current topics of interest in the field of menopause. In the series, IMS Board Member Dr. Marla Shapiro interviews renowned experts on menopause and midlife women’s health. In this episode Prof. Nick Panay will talk about “Premature Ovarian Insufficiency”. Health care professionals need to take prompt action in diagnosis and treatment. What is early menopause? Learn how to define Premature Ovarian Insufficiency. This recording provides information on understanding signs and symptoms related to POI and the treatment options available to improve patient outcomes.
The interview is available in video: https://youtu.be/aP-mmnzFePY
The views expressed by speakers are their own and may not necessarily represent the views of the IMS