Hormone Therapy Snapshot can be a place to start for information about hormone therapy (HT), hormone replacement therapy (HRT) or menopausal hormone replacement therapy (MHT).

Hormone Therapy SnapshotOne of the points of consensus about menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) in the Revised Global Consensus Statement on Menopausal Hormone Therapy – endorsed by seven menopause-related organizations – published online 20 June 2016, is:

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“MHT, including tibolone and the combination of conjugated equine estrogens and bazedoxifene (CE/BZA), is the most effective treatment for vasomotor symptoms (VMS) associated with menopause at any age, but benefits are more likely to outweigh risks if initiated for symptomatic women before the age of 60 years or within 10 years after menopause”.

Vasomotor symptom can include hot flushes/flashes and night sweats or hot flashes at night.

Hormone Therapy SnapshotOn page one in Deciding About Hormone Therapy Use: Potential Benefits published in June 2017, the North American Menopause Society elaborate on:

“Hormone therapy is one of the most effective treatments available for bothersome hot flashes and night sweats. If night sweats are waking you throughout the night, HT may improve sleep and fatigue, mood, ability to concentrate, and overall quality of life. Treatment of bothersome hot flashes and night sweats is the principal reason women use HT. Hormone therapy also treats vaginal dryness and painful sex associated with menopause”.

Hormone TherapyAnd if you choose not to use hormone therapy (HT), HT alternatives are available…

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Last Updated: 04 March 2020 – Last Revised: 04 March 2020
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