10/05/2025
🔥 HRT vs. SSRIs🔥
In the UK, NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) guidelines state that Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) should be the first-line treatment for menopause-related symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats, and mood changes—not SSRIs (antidepressants).
⚠️ Yet, in the United State many women are often prescribed SSRIs instead of HRT—often due to lack of provider training or misconceptions about hormone therapy.
💡 Why does this matter?
✔ HRT directly addresses the root cause: hormonal decline
✔ SSRIs are not effective for vasomotor symptoms (hot flashes, night sweats) unless a woman has depression
✔ Women deserve informed choices based on science, not outdated fears
Have you been offered SSRIs instead of HRT? Let’s discuss! 👇