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New menopause guidelines strongly back hormone therapy

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists says the benefits of the treatment outweigh the harms for many women; the guidelines affect millions, and everyone wants credit.

On air: Vera Bullock on BBN Newsroom
Published 11:48 AM ET, Thursday, October 15, 2026

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First reported by The New York Times: “New Guidelines Strongly Support Hormone Therapy for Common Menopause Symptoms”.
Covered on BBN on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 11:48 AM ET on BBN Newsroom, by Vera Bullock.

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The New York TimesNew Guidelines Strongly Support Hormone Therapy for Common Menopause Symptoms

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Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThe American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists says hormone therapy's benefits outweigh the harms for many women with common menopause symptoms.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorWith us is State Senator Orrin Beaulieu of Lower Marlow Basin. Senator, welcome.
Senator Orrin Tavish BeaulieuVera, I'm thrilled, and I'll say this plainly: these guidelines exist because of the climate of leadership I created in my district.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorLet me ask you, did you write them, review them, or read them?
Senator Orrin Tavish BeaulieuI was inspired by them in spirit, which is the hardest kind of reading.
Senator Orrin Tavish BeaulieuAnd here, look, I keep this commemorative thermostat on my desk, because I lowered it for women everywhere.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorA thermostat.
Senator Orrin Tavish BeaulieuCommemorative. Now, if anyone asks, that was the committee.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorBut nobody asked about anything yet.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorSo let me bring it up: last spring a bill to fund menopause research died in your state, and your name is on the vote against it.
Senator Orrin Tavish BeaulieuThat was the committee, Vera. A reckless, shortsighted committee that I will not name, other than to say I chaired it. Closely.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorSo the committee you chair is to blame for the bill you opposed, and you'd like credit for the guidelines it didn't write.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorIs that a yes?
Senator Orrin Tavish BeaulieuI'd call it leadership with a long hallway. The thermostat will vouch for me, and it's very accurate.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorSenator, it's a growth opportunity: you could simply say the doctors did this one.
Senator Orrin Tavish BeaulieuThe doctors did, and I stand behind them. Closely. Directly behind them.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThank you for your service to women everywhere, Senator.
Senator Orrin Tavish BeaulieuThe committee will be touched.

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