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The History
of The Federation:
The Asia Pacific Menopause Federation was formed following a meeting
of representatives from 14 neighbouring countries who felt the need
to establish a platform for those interested in the menopause and
ageing in the Asia-Pacific region.
A Steering Committee was chosen which has worked towards the incorporation
of the Federation during the 9th IMS World Congress on the Menopause.
The Council of the Federation will include individuals from each
of the representative Menopause Societies. It will be open to expansion
from other Asia-Pacific countries who may wish to join.
At the time of it's incorporation, the Federation will represent
the following countries or regions:
Australasia, China, Hong Kong SAR, China, Indonesia, India,
Japan, Malaysia, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea,
Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam
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The Objectives
of The Federation:
- To promote
and assist the study of all aspects of the menopause and its consequences
in women for public interest.
- To promote
and assist the study of age related changes in reproductive hormones
and their consequences in adult men for public interest.
- To improve
the quality of life of monopausal women and ageing men for public
interest.
- To promote
the free interchange of technology and expertise related to the
menopause and ageing.
- To provide
a regional base to facilitate the conduct of meetings, courses,
and other educational activities related to the menopause and
ageing.
- To encourage
the conduct of multicentre trials concerning the menopause and
ageing.
- To establish
the epidemiology, clinical features and sequelae of the menopause
and ageing.
- To establish
a consensus for management relating to the menopause and ageing
in women and in men.
- To recommend
common policies on matters relating to the menopause and ageing
when so requested by Societies, Colleges or similar organizations
for the benefit of the public.
- To freely
disseminate information relating to the objectives of the Federation.
- To solicit
and manage funds and other assets necessary to ensure the long-term
viability of the Federation.
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