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 menopause and perimenopause, the years leading up to menopause. Menopause specialist Dr. Kameelah Phillips describes hormones as a first-choice treatment. They can help with hot flashes, Night Sweats, and related sleep problems. Timing and dose matter. A 2002 study raised concerns about a possible breast cancer link. As CBS explains, that study focused on older women. Some may have started treatment about a decade after menopause. Newer research suggests hormone therapy can be safe for many women. That does not mean every dose or starting age carries the same risk. This report summarizes guidance, rather than presenting one new treatment study. It gives no figures for how much symptoms improve. It also gives no numbers comparing breast cancer risk across ages or doses. Options described include pills, patches, sprays, gels, and vaginal rings. For our Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) community, one distinction matters: the article discusses hormone therapy broadly. It does not compare hormones that match the body's own with other forms. For members tracking changes, symptom logs can add context to bloodwork. Useful notes include weekly hot flash counts and Sleep Duration. Recording the treatment form, dose, and start date can make comparisons clearer. Sharing those details helps the community compare experiences without treating one person's results as a promise. What changes have you noticed in your symptoms or sleep numbers since starting hormone therapy?