Menopausal Treatment

Abstract

The objective of this chapter is to review the current body of knowledge in the treatment of menopausal symptoms and provide succinct conclusions and recommendations that can serve as the primary source of literature for clinicians, medical professionals, and students. The following includes in-depth evaluations of multiple studies including Cochrane Database reviews, systematic reviews, large randomized clinical studies, retrospective and prospective cohort studies, and animal studies. This chapter contains two large tables reviewing the current medications on the market for the treatment of menopausal symptoms. These tables include the brand and generic names, dosing, route of administration, side effects, FDA status, and literature supporting the medication’s use. This is designed to provide readers with an easy and accurate reference. In addition, this chapter contains information and links to online and downloadable references and guides for both patients and providers to assist in ease of starting, changing, or discontinuing treatment of menopause. This review contains 1 highly rendered figure, 9 tables, and 45 references Key Words: Menopausal treatment; hot flashes; vaginal dryness; genitourinary syndrome of menopause; hormone replacement therapy; HRT or HT; non-hormonal therapy