PT - JOURNAL ARTICLE AU - Sikon, Andrea AU - Thacker, Holly L. TI - Treatment options for menopausal hot flashes DP - 2004 Jul 01 TA - Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine PG - 578--582 VI - 71 IP - 7 4099 - http://www.ccjm.org/content/71/7/578.short 4100 - http://www.ccjm.org/content/71/7/578.full SO - Cleve Clin J Med2004 Jul 01; 71 AB - Although alternatives exist, hormone therapy remains the most effective treatment for menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes, and it is the only treatment approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for this indication. The FDA recommends using the lowest effective dose of hormones. New low-dose preparations and new dosage forms of hormone therapy are available.