The essential menopause curriculum for healthcare professionals: a European Menopause and Andropause Society (EMAS) position statement
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Rees, Margaret
Abernethy, Kathy
Bachmann, Gloria
Bretz, Silvia
Ceausu, Iuliana
Durmusoglu, Fatih
Erkkola, Risto
Fistonic, Ivan
Gambacciani, Marco
Geukes, Marije
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2022
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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.
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Maturitas
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158