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Are There Any Medications or Supplements for Menopause?

Calcium supplements are considered the most effective treatment.

While menopause does not require any medical treatment, there are some treatment options to help relieve the symptoms of menopause. Those are:[1]

  • Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) 
  • Low-dose antidepressants such as Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)
  • Vaginal oestrogen 
  • Over-the -counter medications to prevent or treat joint pains
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)  

To understand each treatment in-depth, read our definitive guide here for full information. 

1.Mayo Clinic Staff. ‘Menopause: Symptoms & Causes’. Mayo Clinic. Available at: <https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/menopause/symptoms-causes/syc-20353397>

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