New guidelines back use of hormone therapy for menopause, perimenopause symptoms. Here's what to know.

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   ACOG Expands Guidelines Supporting Hormone Therapy for Menopause

   The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) released its most comprehensive guidance to date on managing menopause and perimenopause symptoms. The updated rules strongly support hormone replacement therapy for women experiencing hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia, and mood changes. These guidelines include both pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic interventions. The objective is to provide detailed clinical guidance that cuts through existing misinformation regarding hormone therapy for midlife women.

   Why it matters

   Menopause treatment has historically been subject to conflicting information and misinformation. Clear clinical standards help providers determine if hormone therapy is appropriate for specific patient symptoms.

   What is confirmed

   • ACOG released comprehensive guidance for managing menopause symptoms including hot flashes and night sweats.
   • The new guidelines support the use of hormone therapy for perimenopause and menopause symptoms.
   • Treatment recommendations cover vasomotor symptoms, sleep issues, and mood changes.
   • The updated clinical guidance includes both pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic interventions.

   Still unconfirmed

   • Testosterone therapy in postmenopausal women is linked to increased heart risks.
   • Hormone therapy may increase the weight-loss effectiveness of GLP-1 medications.

   What to watch next

   • Clinical data on the long-term safety of testosterone therapy in older women.
   • Peer-reviewed studies confirming the interaction between hormone therapy and GLP-1 drugs.
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   12. www.aarp.org — Study Links Testosterone Therapy to Heart Risks in Older Women
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