83: North American Menopause Society (NAMS) - Are You Listening?????

Confessions of a Male Gynecologist

“If you’re already a board-certified OBGYN, why would you pay to become NAMS certified?”

Many physicians turn to the North American Menopause Society (NAMS) for guidance on menopause-related issues. Every few years, they release a position statement outlining their stance on relevant treatment options, and lately, I’ve been getting a lot of questions about their recent statements.

For the next couple of episodes, I’ll be doing a deep dive into different aspects of NAMS and their position statements. Today, I’m starting by critically examining their 2022 hormone therapy position statement and 2023 nonhormone therapy position statement.

In this conversation, I discuss why I question their funding, their focus on certain symptoms, their positions on the use of compounded bioidentical hormone therapy, my skepticism about NAMS certification, and more. Enjoy the episode!

Highlights

Why I’m talking about NAMS

The potential influence of big pharma as the primary funding source for NAMS

Highlights from NAMS’ 2022 Hormone Therapy Position Statement

The problem with relying heavily on the Women’s Health Initiative and the emphasis on addressing a few specific symptoms

NAMS' stance on compounded bioidentical hormone therapy and why I disagree with their assessment

Skin and hair effects of estrogen therapy

The problem with NAMS’ definition of quality of life

How hormone replacement therapy affects common menopause symptoms and the risk of cardiovascular disease

Risks and benefits of hormone therapy and different types of cancer

Discussion of financial relationships and conflicts of interest within NAMS

NAMS 2023 nonhormone therapy position statement

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Resources

Dr. Tassone's Practice https://www.drshawntassone.com/

The Hormone Balance Bible https://tassonemd.com/hormone-balance-bible/

Hormone Archetype Quiz https://tassonemd.lpages.co/hormonearchetypequiz/

Disclaimer This podcast and website represent the opinions of Dr. Shawn Tassone and his guests. The content here should not be taken as medical advice and is for informational purposes only. Because each person is so unique, please consult your health care professional for any medical questions.