Hormone Therapy for Menopause

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Publisher: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists · Published: August 2, 2026 · Accessed: August 2, 2026

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Claims this source supports

• Systemic estrogen is an effective treatment for hot flashes and night sweats and can relieve vaginal dryness.
• People with a uterus who use systemic estrogen usually also need a progestogen to reduce endometrial cancer risk.
• Hormone therapy benefits and risks vary with health history and the type, dose, route, and duration used.