Detailed definition
The Endocrine Society is an international scientific and professional organization for endocrinologists, with more than 18,000 members. It publishes major journals (Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, Endocrinology, Endocrine Reviews) and produces evidence-based clinical practice guidelines. Menopause-relevant guidelines include the 2015 "Treatment of Symptoms of the Menopause" and later positions on female sexual dysfunction (with ISSWSH) and aspects of hormone replacement therapy. The Endocrine Society perspective often emphasizes the broader hormonal context — thyroid, adrenal, pituitary — alongside the gonadal-axis focus of OB-GYN-led guidelines.
Why it matters in menopause
For complex menopause cases involving thyroid, adrenal, or pituitary considerations, Endocrine Society guidelines often add useful nuance. For typical menopause care, NAMS and ACOG guidance is generally sufficient.
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External references: Wikipedia.