Non-Hormonal Therapy for Climacteric Symptoms

Abstract

Hormone therapy during climateric period remains the most effective treatment for peri- and postmenopausal symptoms, depending on the hypoestrogenism resulting from the gradual and progressive decrease in sex steroid production by the gonads. For women who are not candidates for hormone therapy due to contraindications or personal preference, it is important that healthcare professionals are well-informed about non-hormonal treatment options. In this analysis, we will focus on non-hormonal indications for the treatment of vasomotor symptoms or hot flashes, the most common complaint during this period.