Prescription hormones, such as estradiol and progesterone, that match the hormones the body makes naturally. Commonly prescribed during perimenopause and menopause to help ease hot flashes, sleep problems, and mood changes, and to help protect bones.
Yes—new guidelines back hormone therapy for hot flashes, with a recommended start before 60 or within 10 years of menopause.
CBS News reports on updated advice from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. The advice covers
