New treatment option for menopause

A new treatment for women going through menopause is now available. The Food and Drug Administration approved the drug Veozah to treat moderate to severe hot flashes related to it. About 75% of women suffer from symptoms of menopause.The latest health news: Health Beat on Action 7 NewsKOAT health expert Dr. Barry Ramo said those can be night sweating, poor sleep and hot flashes. He said Veozah can help alleviate those symptoms, which may be severe in some cases.”It goes to the center of the brain called the vasomotor center that controls body temperature,” Ramo said. “A study year-long led to the release of this drug by the Food and Drug Administration and found that it decreased the menopausal symptoms by about 50%, and it also improved sleep.”Follow us on social: Facebook | X/Twitter | Instagram | YouTubeHowever, Ramo also explains how the newly-approved drug has financial and health-related things to consider.”The problem is the drug has some side effects that have to be monitored. Every three months, blood tests have to be taken, and the drug is about $550 a month,” Ramo said. “So if you’re in this risk group where you’re having symptoms of menopause, it’s more likely that you’ll benefit from hormone replacement therapy.”Ramo said if hormone replacement therapy is ineffective, Veozah may be an option for you to consider.Action 7 News On The Go: Download our app for free