VMS and Menopause: KNDy Neurons, NK Receptors, and Practical Insights - Episode 8

Nonestrogen Treatments for Menopause

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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.

  • 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?