The 2013 British Menopause Society & Women’s Health Concern recommendations on hormone replacement therapy

Abstract

The British Menopause Society (BMS) recommendations on hormone replacement therapy (HRT) are designed to complement the BMS Observations and Recommendations on menopause management, submitted to the Department of Health in the UK and published in full in Menopause International, The Journal of the British Menopause Society and in the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists Expert Advisory Group Report, High Quality Women’s Health Care. Our key recommendation is that all women should be able to access advice on how they can optimise their menopause transition and beyond, with particular reference to lifestyle and diet and an opportunity to discuss the pros and cons of complementary therapies andHRT. The following information based on the latest available evidence can be used to provide guidance to prescribers of HRT and alternatives. An extensive reference section and links to useful websites provide an opportunity to access extensive evidence based information in each key area.