Premature Ovarian Insufficiency: an International Menopause Society White Paper
The aim of this White paper on Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (POI) is to provide the latest information regarding this distressing condition. The impact of POI has far-reaching consequences due to its impact on general, psychological and sexual quality of life, fertility prospects and long-term bone, cardiovascular and cognitive health.
The International Menopause Society has commissioned a number of experts at the forefront of their specialty to define the state of the art in the understanding of this condition, to advise on practical management strategies and to propose future research strategies.
Translations of the paper are available free of charge to download – see links below.
N.B. You will find Figure 1 and Table 1 at the end of the White Paper.
Patient Information Leaflet: Premature Ovarian Insufficiency
IMS has produced the Patient Information Leaflet to help women to better understand the condition and how it can be managed and treated.
To download and read the Patient Information Leaflet on POI, click on the appropriate language below:
Awareness Raising Poster
This A4 poster is designed to make women think about and possibly seek help regarding the changes that are happening to them as they enter mid life.
The poster can be used in a physician’s waiting room or reception, in libraries, or during health awareness meetings for women. The poster can be used throughout the year to encourage women to seek help and advice from their health care professional. It is available in the following languages:
Reports from Around the World
If you hosted your own World Menopause Day event, please send details and photographs to rebecca.cheshire@imsociety.org and we will feature them here.
India
Sunila Khandelwal, IMS Treasurer, reported, “On WMD the IMS materials were released on a virtual platform during our 25th Silver jubilee celebration!!! They were used for the Nation Wise Campaign along with the Media (News Paper & TV Programs). Based on the White Paper, I delivered a lecture on the Theme “POI” through the Education Committee of Indian Menopause Society. The webinar was attended by UGs, PGs & GPs and of course by multi specialty IMS members! We will be sending a brief report on activities done during this month to all our chapters across India.”
Uruguay
Dra. Alma Martinez, President of the Uruguay Menopause Society, reports, “Our Society held on 16th Friday, within the framework of World Menopause Day and the chosen topic, a free virtual meeting disseminated to all gynecologists in our country. We attach a brochure for your knowledge.
Previous World Menopause Days
2019 – Testosterone for Women at Midlife
2018 – Sexual Wellbeing after Menopause
2017 – Perimenopausal Bleeding
2016 – Heart Health Matters
2015 – Menopause and the Aging Brain
2014 – Prevention of Diseases after Menopause
2013 – Oncology in Midlife and Beyond
2012 – Understanding Weight Gain at Menopause
2011 – Hot Flushes and Night Sweats
