The essential menopause curriculum for healthcare professionals: A European Menopause and Andropause Society (EMAS) position statement
: Rees Margaret, Abernethy Kathy, Bachmann Gloria, Bretz Silvia, Ceausu Iuliana, Durmusoglu Fatih, Erkkola Risto, Fistonic Ivan, Gambacciani Marco, Geukes Marije, Goulis Dimitrios G, Griffiths Amanda, Hamoda Haitham, Hardy Claire, Hartley Caiomhe, Hirschberg Angelica Lindén, Kydd Angela, Marshall Skye, Meczekalski Blazej, Mendoza Nicolas, Mueck Alfred, Persand Emma, Riach Kathleen, Smetnik Antonina, Stute Petra, van Trotsenburg Mick, Yuksel Nese, Weiss Rachel, Lambrinoudaki Irene
Publisher: Elsevier
: 2022
: Maturitas
: Maturitas
: Maturitas
: 158
: 70
: 77
: 0378-5122
: 1873-4111
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.maturitas.2021.12.001
: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.maturitas.2021.12.001
Introduction
The menopause, or the cessation of menstruation, is a stage of the life cycle which will occur in all women. Managing perimenopausal and postmenopausal health is a key issue for all areas of healthcare, not just gynecology.
Aim
To provide recommendations for the curriculum of education programs for healthcare professionals worldwide, so that all can receive high quality training on menopause.
Materials and methods
Literature review and consensus of expert opinion.
Summary recommendations
Training programs for healthcare professionals worldwide should include menopause and postmenopausal health in their curriculum. It should include assessment, diagnosis and evidence-based management strategies.
