New guidance offers more flexibility for hormone replacement therapy

New guidance published this week from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists provides for more flexibility in treating common menopausal symptoms. It also includes a wider range of hormone replacement therapy alternatives, which doctors recommend for treating hot flashes, night sweats, and other related sleep disturbance. The new guidance includes options for women who have a history of cancer, stroke and blood clots. Patients can now continue treatment for longer and choose a schedule that works best for them, rather than defaulting to the shortest amount of time possible, which was what previous guidance encouraged.