New guidelines support hormone therapy for menopause symptoms
Summary
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) has updated its guidance to recommend hormone replacement therapy (HRT) as the main treatment for menopause symptoms like hot flashes and night sweats. HRT works by replacing hormones that drop during menopause and can be given in various forms such as pills, patches, or gels.Key Facts
- ACOG changed its advice for the first time in over 10 years to support hormone therapy for menopause symptoms.
- Menopause symptoms happen because estrogen and progesterone levels fall in women around their late 40s or early 50s.
- Hormone replacement therapy helps reduce symptoms and can also protect against bone loss.
- HRT comes in different forms, including pills, patches, sprays, gels, and vaginal rings.
- Not all women can use HRT; it’s not safe for those with blood clots, stroke history, liver disease, or breast cancer.
- Research shows starting hormone therapy before age 60 or within 10 years of menopause is safer and more effective.
- Women who cannot use HRT have other non-hormonal treatment options and should talk to a menopause specialist.
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