November 15, 2022
Treatment of Vasomotor Symptoms in Menopause
SUMMARY:
Vasomotor and vaginal symptoms are cardinal symptoms of menopause. The occurrence of vasomotor symptoms increases during the transition to menopause and peaks approximately 1 year after the final menstrual period. Systemic estrogen hormone therapy (HT), with or without progestin, is the most effective therapy for menopause-related vasomotor symptoms. Oral and transdermal (i.e., patches, gels, or sprays) estrogen, alone or in combination with progestin, can be used, and have been shown to alleviate vasomotor symptoms.
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