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New menopause treatment guidelines, plus the day's headlines

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists last updated its guidance in twenty fourteen; the new rules cover hot flashes, night sweats and insomnia, and affect millions of women.

On air: Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman on BBN Newsroom
Published 2:03 PM ET, Friday, October 16, 2026

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First reported by NPR: “Hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia – OB-GYNS set new rules for menopause treatment”.
Covered on BBN on Friday, October 16, 2026, at 2:03 PM ET on BBN Newsroom, by Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman.

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NPRHot flashes, night sweats, insomnia – OB-GYNS set new rules for menopause treatment

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Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorHere is the latest.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorFor the first time since twenty fourteen, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has updated its guidelines for treating menopause symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats and insomnia.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorTwelve years is a long time to wait for an update. My phone gets one every Tuesday.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorTwelve years of night sweats, and the doctors finally sent a memo.