“Alternative therapies, including cognitive behavioural
therapy, may also improve hot flushes, nights sweats
and other menopausal symptoms and…”.1
Umbrella
What may the Hormone Therapy Alternatives Umbrella include?
Depending on the Source (DotS) this Umbrella may include:
- Antidepressants
- Bioidentical Hormone Therapy
- Clonidine
- Complementary Medicine (CM)
- Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM)
- Complementary and Integrative Health (CIH)
- Gabapentin (Neurontin)
- Herbal Medicines
- Holistic Care
- Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
- Hormone Therapy (HT)
- Hormone Therapy Alternatives
- Menopausal Hormone Therapy (MHT)
- Menopause Lifestyle Changes/Management
- Natural Approaches/Medicines/Practices/Products/Remedies/Supplements/Therapies/Treatments
- Nonhormonal/Non-Hormonal Approaches/Medicines/Practices/Products/Remedies/Supplements/Therapies/Treatments
- Over the Counter Products
- Phytoestrogens
- Pregabalin
- Tibolone or Livial
Non Hormone Treatments for Hot Flashes and Night Sweats
What does the North American Menopause Society’s (NAMS) Non Hormone Treatments for Hot Flashes and Night Sweats explain?
On pages one and two in Nonhormone Treatments for Hot Flashes and Night Sweats, published July 2023, the NAMS explain:
Recommended
The treatments with research showing they are effective for treating VMS include:
- Clinical Hypnosis…
- Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy…
- Fezolinetant
- Gabapentin
- Oxybutynin
- SSRIs/SNRIs
- Stellate Ganglion Block
- Weight Loss
Not Recommended
Treatments not recommended for VMS either because there is evidence showing that they do not reduce VMS or because there is not enough evidence showing that they are effective in reducing VMS include acupuncture, paced respirations, supplements/herbal remedies, cooling techniques, avoidance of triggers, dietary modification, exercise, yoga, mindfulness-based intervention, relaxation, suvorexant, cannabinoids, calibration of neural oscillations, chiropractic interventions, clonidine, and pregabalin”.2
What are VMS?
VMS can be an abbreviation for Vasomotor Symptoms which include hot flushes and night sweats.
2023 Nonhormone Therapy Position Statement of The North American Menopause Society
What were the Results in the 2023 Nonhormone Therapy Position Statement of The North American Menopause Society?
On page one in the The 2023 Nonhormone Therapy Position Statement of The North American Menopause Society: Abstract – Results, published May 2023, the results were:
Recommended: Cognitive-behavioral therapy, clinical hypnosis, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors/serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors, gabapentin, fezolinetant (Level I); oxybutynin (Levels I-II); weight loss, stellate ganglion block (Levels II-III).
Not recommended: Paced respiration (Level I); supplements/herbal remedies (Levels I-II); cooling techniques, avoiding triggers, exercise, yoga, mindfulness-based intervention, relaxation, suvorexant, soy foods and soy extracts, soy metabolite equol, cannabinoids, acupuncture, calibration of neural oscillations (Level II); chiropractic interventions, clonidine; (Levels I-III); dietary modification and pregabalin (Level III)”.3
What do the Levels mean in the 2023 Nonhormone Therapy Position Statement of The North American Menopause Society?
On page one in the The 2023 Nonhormone Therapy Position Statement of The North American Menopause Society: Abstract – Methods the North American Menopause Society (NAMS) elaborate on:
- Level I, good and consistent scientific evidence
- Level II, limited or inconsistent scientific evidence
- Level III, consensus and expert opinion”.4
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Fezolinetant (Veozah), United States
In the United States, has Fezolinetant (Veozah) been approved for the treatment of moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms, or hot flashes, caused by menopause?
In FDA Approves Novel Drug To Treat Moderate To Severe Hot Flashes Caused By Menopause, published 12 May 2023, the (United States) Food and Drug Administration (FDA) explain:
Where may I find Links to Fezolinetant?
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- How Fezolinetant Changes Management of Hot Flashes [Video] [04 October 2023]
- Revolutionizing Menopause Management: A Deep Dive Into Fezolinetant [+ Video] [28 December 2023]
- Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis Comparing the Efficacy of Fezolinetant With Hormone and Nonhormone Therapies for Treatment of Vasomotor Symptoms Due To Menopause [January 2024]
- Video Series-2023: New FDA-Approved Nonhormone Option for the Treatment of Hot Flashes
Fezolinetant (Veozah), United Kingdom
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Healthy Lifestyle
Can a healthy lifestyle improve menopause symptoms?
On page one in the Joint Position Statement By the British Menopause Society, Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and Society for Endocrinology on Best Practice Recommendations for the Care of Women Experiencing the Menopause, first published online 10 June 2022, one of the recommendations is:
- “Women should be advised that implementing or maintaining a healthy lifestyle can improve menopause symptoms. A healthy diet (one low in saturated fat and salt and rich in calcium and vitamin D), stopping smoking, reducing alcohol intake and including regular exercise can be beneficial. Reducing caffeine intake may also improve symptoms”.6
Alternative Therapies
Can alternative therapies improve menopause symptoms?
On page one in the Joint Position Statement By the British Menopause Society, Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and Society for Endocrinology on Best Practice Recommendations for the Care of Women Experiencing the Menopause one of the recommendations is:
- “Alternative therapies, including cognitive behavioural therapy, may also improve hot flushes, nights sweats and other menopausal symptoms and can be considered in women who do not wish to take HRT or have contraindications to taking HRT”.7
What is HRT?
HRT can be an abbreviation for Hormone Replacement Therapy.
What do the EMAS note about some alternative and complementary therapies for menopause symptoms?
In Menopause Wellbeing and Health: A Care Pathway From the European Menopause and Andropause Society: 11. Complementary and Alternative Therapies, published 12 May 2022, the authors note:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) effective in managing hot flushes?
In Harness the Power of Your Mind To Beat Hot Flushes: It’s the Symptom That Plagues So Many Menopausal Women — and Now Here’s A Drug-Free Way That’s Proven To Tackle It the authors elaborate on:
Dietary Supplements
Can dietary supplements improve menopause symptoms?
On page two in Nonhormone Treatments for Hot Flashes and Night Sweats the NAMS explain:
Despite the lack of evidence supporting their use for VMS, if you plan to use dietary supplements, let your health care professional know so they can ensure they are safe for you, that they don’t interact with any of your medications, and so that they can be appropriately monitored”.10
Antidepressants
Can some antidepressants reduce menopause symptoms?
In Menopause Management Options: Non-Hormonal Prescription Medications – Antidepressants the (Australian) Jean Hailes for Women’s Health note:
Note: Paroxetine and fluoxetine can reduce the effectiveness of some cancer treatment medications”.11
In Hot Flashes: Diagnosis & Treatment – Treatment: Antidepressants, dated 12 December 2023, the (United States) Mayo Clinic elaborate on:
- Venlafaxine (Effexor XR)
- Paroxetine (Paxil, Pexeva)
- Citalopram (Celexa)
- Escitalopram (Lexapro)
These medications aren’t as effective as hormone therapy for severe hot flashes, but they can be helpful to women who can’t use hormones. Possible side effects include nausea, difficulty sleeping or drowsiness, weight gain, dry mouth or sexual dysfunction”.12
Other Medications
Apart from antidepressants, can some other medications improve menopause symptoms?
In Hot Flashes: Diagnosis & Treatment – Treatment: Other Prescription Medications the Mayo Clinic explain:
- Gabapentin (Neurontin, Gralise, Others). Gabapentin is an anti-seizure medication that’s moderately effective in reducing hot flashes. Side effects can include drowsiness, dizziness, water retention in the limbs (edema) and fatigue
- Pregabalin (Lyrica). Pregabalin is another anti-seizure medication that can be effective in reducing hot flashes. Side effects can include dizziness, drowsiness, difficulty concentrating and weight gain
- Oxybutynin (Ditropan XL, Oxytrol). Oxybutynin is a pill or patch most often used to treat urinary conditions like overactive bladder. It may also help relieve hot flashes in some women. Side effects can include dry mouth, dry eyes, constipation, nausea and dizziness
- Clonidine (Catapres, Kapvay, Others). Clonidine, a pill or patch typically used to treat high blood pressure, might provide some relief from hot flashes. Side effects include dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation
- Fezolinetant (Veozah). Veozah is a medicine for treating menopause hot flashes. It doesn’t have any hormones. It works by blocking a pathway in the brain that helps to regulate body temperature. You take a pill once a day by mouth. Side effects include belly pain, diarrhea, difficulty sleeping, back pain, hot flushes and elevated liver enzymes. People with liver disease should not take this medicine”.13
Bioidentical Hormone Therapy
Can bioidentical hormone therapy improve menopause symptoms?
On page four in the Joint Position Statement By the British Menopause Society, Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and Society for Endocrinology on Best Practice Recommendations for the Care of Women Experiencing the Menopause, first published online 10 June 2022, one of the recommendations is:
- “The use of compounded bioidentical hormone replacement therapies is not recommended given the issues related to their purity, potency and safety. The potential benefits of bioidentical hormone therapy can be achieved using conventionally licensed products available through NHS prescribing without having to resort to compounded varieties from specialist pharmacies”.14
On page two in the The North American Menopause Society Releases Its 2022 Hormone Therapy Position Statement the NAMS also note:
In Is It Really ‘FDA Approved?’ The FDA Doesn’t Approve Compounded Drugs the FDA caution:
Nerve Block Procedure
Can a nerve block procedure be used to treat moderate to severe hot flushes?
In Hot Flashes: Diagnosis & Treatment – Treatment: Nerve Block Procedure the Mayo Clinic note:
Questions To Ask
What may be questions to ask about HT alternatives?
In Menopause Treatment: Questions for Your Healthcare Provider the (United States) Endocrine Society include:
- “What do you think are possible triggers for my hot flashes?
- Are there any lifestyle or dietary interventions that may diminish my symptoms?
- Should I consider medication for treatment of my symptoms? Hormonal or non-hormonal?
- If you are interested in hormonal therapy: Am I a good candidate for hormonal therapy, specifically are my cardiovascular and breast cancer risks low?
- Which lifestyle changes can I make that will decrease my menopause symptoms without medicine?
- Are there any alternative medicine treatments you would recommend I try for relief of my menopause symptoms?
- Are there any alternative medicines I should not use because they could interfere with medicines I take?”18
In the NICE Guideline Menopause: Diagnosis and Management – Information for the Public: Questions To Ask About Menopause the (British) National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), include these and more questions to ask about Treatment for Menopausal Symptoms:
- “What types of treatments are suitable for my symptoms?
- What are the benefits and risks of different treatments?
- Are there any complementary therapies that could help?
- I use complementary therapies for my symptoms – are these safe to take alongside other treatments?…”.19
Health Care Provider
What if I would like to find out about HT alternatives?
If you would like to find out about HT alternatives, it may be in your best interest to choose to talk to your health care provider about this. Together you can discuss your options and if required, agree on who may be the most appropriate health care provider to help you.
On page one in Complementary & Alternative Therapies: Non Hormonal Treatments for Menopause Symptoms the (British) Women’s Health Concern caution:
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- BMS TV: Complementary and Alternative Therapies.
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- Emerging Research In the Management of Menopausal Symptoms: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
- Emerging Research In the Management of Menopausal Symptoms: Resistance Training
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- Menopause Preparedness Toolkit: A Woman’s Empowerment Guide
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- Menopause Treatment
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- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: Herbs At A Glance
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: How Safe Is This Product or Practice?
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: Meditation and Mindfulness: What You Need To Know
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- Natural Therapies
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- Tips To Help Manage Menopause Symptoms
- The Truth About Menopause Supplements | Dr Sarah Berry
- Using Natural Therapies In the Menopause Transition – Webinar
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