Author: Virginia Pelley

Almost like clockwork every year, a news story pops up asking, “Should we rethink hormone treatments for menopause?” Despite these prompts to ponder current menopause treatment options, confusion and fear about HRT-related health risks persist. Are women suffering symptoms unnecessarily due to outdated misconceptions? New guidelines in the November issue of the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism — as well as recommendations from a host of experts — explain how treatment for menopause is evolving. Failing to address menopause symptoms can result in more serious consequences than just bothersome hot flashes and insomnia — left untreated, menopause can lead to bone loss and…