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Area of Science:

  • Women's Health
  • Endocrinology
  • Reproductive Medicine

Background:

  • Millions of women experience menopause annually, with 75% facing vasomotor symptoms like hot flashes.
  • Menopause hormone therapy (HT) is the most effective treatment for these symptoms.
  • HT decision-making involves complex risk-benefit analysis for individual patients.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current guidelines for menopause hormone therapy (HT) use.
  • To discuss the benefits and risks associated with HT.
  • To introduce a novel clinical decision support tool for shared decision-making in menopausal symptom management.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current clinical guidelines for HT.
  • Analysis of established benefits and risks of HT.
  • Description of a new algorithm and decision support tool.

Main Results:

  • Menopause hormone therapy (HT) is highly effective for vasomotor symptoms.
  • Balancing HT benefits and risks is crucial for personalized patient care.
  • A new decision support tool facilitates shared decision-making.

Conclusions:

  • Shared decision-making is essential for optimal HT use in menopause management.
  • The novel algorithm supports clinicians and patients in HT decisions.
  • Effective management of menopausal symptoms improves quality of life.