A British Menopause Society (BMS) accredited menopause specialist is a healthcare professional that has undertaken advanced menopause training and has proven knowledge and skills to assess and treat complex menopause cases.
They are qualified to lead a menopause service and can accept referrals to support their colleagues. They can also signpost to other trusted professionals to provide holistic and individualised care.
British Menopause Society Recognised Menopause Qualifications
A healthcare professional needs to satisfy specific eligibility criteria including achieving one of the following recognised menopause qualifications before they can apply for BMS accreditation:
- BMS Advanced Certificate in the Principles and Practice of Menopause Care.
- RCOG Advanced Training Skills Module (ATSM) in menopause care.
- FSRH Menopause Care Professional Diploma (MCPD).
- FSRH Advanced Certificate in Menopause Care.
- “ FSRH Community Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare (CSRH) curriculum, obtaining the Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or reaching the equivalent standard as assessed by the GMC and awarded a CESR in CSRH.”
- “An equivalent qualification (e.g. menopause and POI module of the subspecialty training programme in reproductive medicine).”
Recertification Every 3 Years
BMS menopause specialists need to demonstrate that they are keeping up-to-date with their knowledge and skills to be able to achieve recertification every 3 years.
Where Can I Find My Nearest BMS Menopause Specialist?
Dr Glenys Quartey-Irwin (EveryWoman Health) is a BMS accredited menopause specialist based in Cambridgeshire & Suffolk and also offers video consultations in England and Wales.
If you live further afield and would like to have an in-person appointment, you can find your nearest BMS accredited menopause specialist by typing your postcode into the search function on the BMS website link below and can filter for NHS and Private clinics:
Find a BMS-recognised Menopause Specialist – British Menopause Society
Source: British Menopause Society website (2024)
Please note that ‘Menopause Specialist’ is not a protected title and therefore anyone can hold this title. Please always check a person’s credentials before you entrust your health and safety in their hands. All British Menopause Society accredited menopause specialists hold advanced level qualifications and provide the highest quality of care.