Opinion|Videos|December 2, 2024
Nonestrogen Treatments for Menopause
Panelists discuss alternative therapies for women who are not candidates for or choose not to use hormonal therapy, review nonhormonal treatment options recommended by the North American Menopause Society, and explore the growing importance of Level I evidence and consensus opinions in creating a more holistic view of available therapies, both hormonal and nonhormonal.
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Individualized therapy with shared decision-making is essential when evaluating the risk-benefit profile of hormonal therapy. What are some key considerations for a woman taking hormonal therapy?
- If a woman is not a candidate for hormonal therapy, or elects not to use it, what are some of the therapies/options available to her?
- What nonhormonal therapies are recommended by the North American Menopause Society?
- What is the importance of Level I evidence and consensus opinions?
- Are we moving toward a more holistic view of the evidence for all available therapies (both hormonal and nonhormonal)?
- Which of these are FDA approved?
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