The Clinical Practice Guidelines of Management of Menopause (CPG) is an initiative by the Obstetrical and Gynaecological Society of Malaysia, the Malaysian Menopause Society and the College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology under the Academy of Medicine of Malaysia. In a pre-recorded video address during the CPG launch event on July 22, Malaysian health minister Khairy Jamaluddin said the guidelines are a milestone for the nation's healthcare system, adding that a woman’s health during her post-menopausal years significantly affects the nation’s health and economic productivity.

"Menopause is often not talked about in the Asian culture as it is associated with negative connotations with regard to women’s ageing. Simply put, it is a time stamp. Women are made to accept menopause as a natural and inevitable process in their lives. Many menopausal women who are in distress are reluctant to come forward to seek help." said Khairy, further affirming the need for such guidelines on menopause management in Malaysia where 14 per cent of the population is projected to be above the age of 65 by 2050.        

From menopausal symptoms, treatment options and their effects to clinical assessment and religious perspectives on menopause, the CPG aims to be a stepping stone to help healthcare providers be proactive in the clinical management of menopausal health. Prior to this, there were only the Clinical Practice Guidelines on Hormone Therapy during Menopause in Malaysian Women, released in 2010 by the College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists in collaboration with the Malaysian Ministry of Health and other agencies.