Our Vision
A world where menopause is understood by science and managed with confidence by every individual.
The Mission
To close the menopause knowledge gap, improve health and deepen understanding of menopause and its impact on health by supporting and funding pioneering research and providing evidence-based education.
We support all those who go through menopause and those who support them.
What we’ve done so far
We have:
Conducted research accepted by Menopause Conferences
Delivered educational talks for medical and corporate organisations
Interviewed world leading menopause experts and researchers to create a library of video knowledge that’s available to all for free.
MREF Surveys
The MREF is please to launch our 2026 survey on Menopause and mental health: suicidal thoughts. This survey is being run in conjunction with Diane Danzebrink’s Menopause Support network and Dr Sophie Behrman, a psychiatrist with an interest in menopause and menstrual health. We understand this is a difficult topic and we are inviting those who have had suicidal thoughts during menopause to take part. But, please only proceed if you feel you are able. And please remember there is emergency help at hand via the NHS on 111 or through organisations like the Samaritans on 116123 in the UK.
The Menopause Research and Education Fund's Sexual Health Survey is out!
We are pleased to announce the release of our report on our Menopause and Sexual Health survey.
It shows women are enduring painful sex for fear of losing their partners, that help isn’t always easy to find and where your from and the colour of your skin can affect the advice and treatments you are offered.
It’s a sobering read with some calls to action for change.
Education courses
On Nov 26 we will be hosting our education day for registered healthcare and allied healthcare professionals. It’s an all-day, CPD accredited event, but you can watch later. It covers topics from the basics right through to managing complex cases. It is overseen by UCL’s reproductive and menopause specialist, Assoc. Prof. Vikram Talaulikar, and presented by BMS registered menopause specialists and a pelvic floor physiotherapist.
- Nov 26 · 9am–5pm · Online, or watch later
- CPD accredited · The cost is £20.
- This course contains sponsored content. All educational course content has been independently developed my MREF and any sponsored content will be clearly marked. Please note: Only UK registered HCPs can attend the live event. The video will be sent to all without sponsored content after the event.
New CPD course for registered pharmacists
The Menopause Research and Education Fund is pleased to announce 2 education days for November. The first is our new course for registered pharmacists. The course is a practical introduction to menopause and hormone replacement therapy, the Genitourinary Urinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM), lifestyle, and how to start sensitive conversations with patients. It’s been developed especially for and by pharmacists and is presented by pharmacists and BMS registered menopause specialists.
- Nov 19, 9am–1:30pm.Online
- CPD accredited · £10 donation to the MREF
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This course contains sponsored content. All educational course content has been independently developed my MREF and any sponsored content will be clearly marked. Please note: Only UK registered HCPs can attend the live event. The video will be sent to all without sponsored content after the event.
Your donation will help fund studies that will answer questions like:
- Will hormone replacement therapy (HRT or menopause hormone therapy known as MHT) really prevent dementia or heart disease?
- Does testosterone boost muscle, mood and clear brain fog?
- How long can women safely stay on HRT/MHT?
Support us, so we can support you and those you care about.
Why research important to women?
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Crowd Funding Menopause Research
Join our crowd funding initiative. Search the studies and pick the one that means something to you.
Looking for CPD accredited menopause Education for registered healthcare professionals? It's here.
Our CPD Accredited Courses for Healthcare and Allied Healthcare Professionals
We run comprehensive courses for healthcare professionals that give them the confidence to manage their patients better. They take practitioners through from the very basis such as recognising, diagnosing and prescribing for menopause through to managing complex cases, such as patients with cancer or endometriosis, PMDD or progesterone intolerance.
Our Testimonials
Donate £20 here to access the course. Please note it is for registered healthcare professionals.
Our Resources
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