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Menopause treatment options are changing. From hormone therapy to hormone-free treatments, there are now a range of approaches available to help you find relief.
So you shouldn’t have to settle for one that doesn’t suit your needs and preferences.
And while you may have already tried lifestyle changes or alternative therapies, there are more treatment options than you might think.
This information should not replace the advice and management suggested by a healthcare professional. Always seek HCP guidance before commencing any therapies.
YOUR OPTIONS
It’s important to understand your options, so that together you and your healthcare provider can find a choice that works for you.
- Oestrogen-only HRT
- Combined oestrogen and progesterone
- Low-dose vaginal oestrogen
- Androgen replacement
These options replenish declining hormone levels to help manage symptoms such as hot flushes, vaginal discomfort and joint pain.
Mode of administration: Most often taken as a pill or through your skin as a cream, spray, patch or gel
- Antidepressants
- Anticonvulsants
- Antihypertensives
Mode of administration: Taken as a pill
- Lifestyle interventions (e.g., weight reduction, avoidance of triggers)
- Cognitive behavioural therapy
- Mind-body techniques (mindfulness-based stress management, hypnosis)
- Isoflavones (phytoestrogens)
- Herbal medicine (e.g., black cohosh)
- Acupuncture
Mode of administration: Various methods including pills, teas, seeing a therapist or physical changes
Disclaimer: The efficacy of some of the above has not been established through clinical studies.
PP-UN-WHC-GB-0262 June 2025