What to know about menopause: Latest guidance to empower women
This article provides an overview of the latest medical guidance regarding menopause and hormone replacement therapy (HRT). It explains how updated federal recommendations aim to reduce fear and improve treatment access for women experiencing symptoms.
Why it matters
Clearer guidance on HRT helps millions of women manage debilitating symptoms while navigating historical concerns about long-term health risks.
by Elizabeth Fernandez, University of California, San Francisco
edited by Lisa Lock , reviewed by Andrew Zinin
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Add as preferred source Credit: CDC from Pexels Menopause. Suddenly, the topic is everywhere in the headlines, in our news feeds, on podcasts. Until recently, this normal life stage marking the end of a woman's reproductive years was discussed only in certain circles, limiting knowledge and research. Occurring in middle-aged women, the transition can cause more than 4 out of 5 to suffer debilitating symptoms that can significantly affect their lives.
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