The FDA announced it has approved a new kind of drug to treat moderate to severe hot flashes caused by menopause.
For decades, hormone replacement therapy has been the treatmentBut use of those treatments fell sharply after results from the government-backed
in 2002 suggested taking a combination of estrogen and progestin might raise the risk of worrying conditions like breast cancer and heart disease. , though they say evidence shows that the benefits still outweigh the risks for many women struggling with symptoms. An antidepressant, paroxetine, is the main non-hormonal treatment alternative available for women. But its approval wasWhile true head-to-head studies have not been published comparing fezolinetant against menopausal hormone therapy, or MHT, research so far on the drug suggests it could be a promising alternative.
"Over the short-term, the safety and tolerability of fezolinetant and MHT appear comparable. However, longer term use of MHT carries serious increased risks," wrote the Institute for Clinical and Economic Review in a report
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