RANZCOG releases first menopause treatment guidelines
RANZCOG released its first evidence-based menopause guidelines to help doctors and women navigate treatment options.
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) developed these guidelines to counter widespread misinformation about treating menopause symptoms. Hot flushes, night sweats and vaginal dryness affect many women's quality of life.
The guidelines explain when hormone therapy is safe and appropriate. Women with a history of breast cancer can now be offered vaginal oestrogen.
Doctors are encouraged to ask patients about troublesome symptoms and discuss all available options. The Australian government is funding separate perimenopause and menopause guidelines to be released next year, updated as new evidence emerges.
Why it mattersWomen can now access clear, evidence-based advice on managing menopause symptoms from a trusted medical source rather than navigating online misinformation.
AustraliaAustralian women and their doctors now have standardised, evidence-based recommendations for managing menopause, ensuring consistent care across the country.
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