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Under 60 or Within 10 Years: ACOG's Menopause Hormone Window, in Numbers

ACOG calls hormone therapy a strong recommendation for hot flashes, with moderate evidence behind it. Here are the risks per 1,000 women, who should skip it, and how the patch shortage changes the choice.

Health  · 17 Oct 2026, 12:44  · Sara Lindqvist