New Guidelines Support Hormone Therapy for Menopause Symptoms

• The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists supports hormone therapy for common menopause symptoms.
• Hormone replacement therapy is recommended for many women experiencing hot flashes.
• The benefits of hormone therapy outweigh the harms for many women, according to the guidelines.
• The guidelines expand recommendations for vasomotor symptoms, sleep, and mood.
• The new guidelines aim to provide better treatment options for moderate and severe hot flashes during menopause.