Resource Roundup: A Whole Person Approach to Menopause

An Integrative Approach to Hormone Therapy for Menopause

In a recent statement from The North American Menopause Society (NAMS), the organization announced its updated position on treating symptoms of menopause with hormone therapy, concluding that the treatment’s benefits outweigh the risks for those under age 60 within 10 years of menopause onset.

For many integrative practitioners already providing hormone therapy to patients experiencing symptoms of menopause, NAMS’ new stance was welcome news. However, according to Tara Scott, MD, although the medical community is becoming more accepting of hormone therapy, many providers remain reluctant to bring it up with patients.

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