Menopause treatments can help with hot flashes and other symptoms – but many people aren’t aware of the latest advances

Actor Halle Berry, standing in front of U.S. senators, proclaims that she's in menopause. Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images

Menopause used to be a taboo topic in many quarters. Now, it’s frequently in the news.

In March 2024, the White House announced an initiative to “Galvanize New Research on Women’s Midlife Health.” In May, Sen. Patty Murray introduced bipartisan legislation that would spend US$275 million to improve menopause care and midlife health.