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 The North American Menopause Society
Volume 18, Issue 12  
Flashes

Here are the important news items for members of The North American Menopause Society (NAMS).

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Support Women though donations to NAMS Foundation

How-To Advice about Breast Caree

More Top-Quality Web-Based Programs on HT

Bioidentical Hormones Update

Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder: How to Treat?

Attention All Menopause Practitioners

NAMS Receives More Awards

Thanks for Your Membership

Happy Holidays to You and Your Family

NAMS Spotlight on
New Therapies


How-To Advice about Breast Care

Video highlights of the September 2008 NAMS Postgraduate Course about comprehensive breast care for peri- and postmenopausal women are now posted as a CME activity on Medscape. Don�t miss this practical advice from leading breast cancer experts.

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More Top-Quality Web-Based Programs on HT

NAMS continues to post exceptional educational modules on Medscape, many of which offer CME. See what the experts are saying now about the benefits and risks of HT.

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Bioidentical Hormones Update

Interest in custom-compounded, "bioidentical" hormone therapy has never been greater. Bruce Patsner, MD, JD, has provided the latest medical and legal facts. His presentation at the NAMS 2008 Annual Meeting can be found on the meeting's Webcast (scroll down to Friday, 9:00 AM, Plenary Symposium #6 on "Hormone Therapy").

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Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder: How to Treat?

Get answers to this question from two outstanding experts:
Sandra R. Leiblum, PhD, and Jan L. Shifren, MD. Their presentations at the NAMS 2008 Annual Meeting can be found on the meeting�s Webcast (scroll down to Friday, 2:30 PM).


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Attention All Menopause Practitioners

NAMS Menopause Practitioner 2008If you earned your NAMS Menopause Practitioner credential any time in 2005 or you last maintained your credential in January 2006, it�s time for you to take the necessary steps to maintain this important credential before December 31, 2008! If you have questions, please contact Mary Nance, NAMS Education Services Manager.

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NAMS Receives More Awards

Be proud of your organization for so many reasons, including our receipt of awards from advertising and public relations organizations recognizing excellence in the design of the NAMS 2007 Annual Report, among others.


Thanks for Your Membership!

The North American Menopause SocietyThe NAMS Board of Trustees would like to thank all members for your continued support of the Society and its Mission, especially those of you who joined the Society during 2008.

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Don�t miss out on any of the numerous benefits of NAMS membership during 2009. Send your renewal in now...

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Happy Holidays to You and Your Family
NAMS Foundation
During this holiday season, please accept our most heartfelt wishes that you and your family have a very happy holiday -- and a healthy and peaceful new year. As you raise a glass to good health this season, consider helping to raise funds for it, too. A donation to the NAMS Foundation will help move the study of women�s health forward and make 2009 a healthy, happy new year.

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Spotlight on New Therapies NAMS Spotlight on New Therapies

By popular request, NAMS provides ongoing information regarding new therapeutic options in menopause management. Note, however, that this mention does not imply endorsement. Click to see this month�s highlights.

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Back Issues of Flashes®

Back issues of the Flashes® e-newsletter are available for viewing on the NAMS Web site.
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