The Food and Drug Administration last Friday approved fezolinetant, or Veozah, to treat hot flashes for women in menopause. The non-hormonal drug treatment is the first of its class and represents an option for women who cannot take hormones.
Menopause occurs when women do not get a period for 12 consecutive months, usually beginning between ages 45 and 55. Hot flashes are the most common menopausal symptom and can interfere with quality of life. Of those in menopause, more than 80% of them suffer from hot flashes.
More women are entering menopause as well, as people are living longer and the substantial Gen X generation ages into menopause.
