Hormone Therapy for Relieving Postmenopausal Vasomotor Symptoms: A Systematic Review.

Menopause is a critical phenomenon in women's life. After cardiac diseases, menopause is the second major cause of living with a disability in 45-60 year old women. The majority of women will experience bothersome vasomotor symptoms (VMS). Menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) is the most effective treatment for these symptoms. The objective of this review is to focus on hormone therapy for relieving postmenopausal vasomotor symptoms.