Medically reviewed by Renita White, MD Perimenopause is the transition period when the female body starts to shift from ...

Both cognitive-behavioral therapy and clinical hypnosis are among the most effective options not involving medication.

Acupuncture may support healthy gut motility9 (i.e., the pace at which food is digested and moves through your body). This, ...

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The prescribing information for Veozah (fezolinetant) has been updated to include a boxed warning regarding the risk of hepatotoxicity, following the Food and Drug Administration’s review of a ...

Perhaps it comes from a deficiency in the neurotransmitter serotonin. We've also been told that antidepressants work by reversing this deficiency. Source: Karolina Grabowska/Pexels For example ...

SSRIs and selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) have been extensively studied for the management of hot flashes with varying results. [1] In this well-done trial, escitalopram at ...

The time that you will need to use HRT will depend on how intense your symptoms are and how long they last. Low doses of antidepressant medications may help reduce symptoms of menopause, including hot ...

AND IF YOUR SYMPTOMS ARE REALLY SEVERE, THERE ARE ALSO MEDICATIONS THAT MAY BE ABLE TO HELP LIKE ANTIDEPRESSANTS ... a drug used to relieve menopausal hot flashes.The FDA says women who are ...