The FDA has approved a once-a-day pill that neurologically targets the body's temperature control center, which can calm menopausal hot flashes.
When a woman gets older, her period will eventually stop — a natural menopausal transition that can leave many women struggling with symptoms for years.
On Friday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a new type of drug to treat moderate to severe hot flashes caused by menopause. "Hot flashes as a result of menopause can be a serious physical burden on women and impact their quality of life. The introduction of a new molecule to treat moderate to severe menopausal hot flashes will provide an additional safe and effective treatment option for women," said Dr. Janet Maynard, director of the FDA’s Office of Rare Diseases, Pediatrics, Urologic and Reproductive Medicine in the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research.
Menopause typically occurs between the ages of 45 and 55. It's marked by the body slowly producing less estrogen and progesterone — a transition that usually lasts about seven years. The reduction of hormones during menopause can trigger harsh symptoms, like hot flashes.
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