U.S.HEALTH WATCH
What to know about new guidelines for menopause and perimenopause…
The new guidelines strongly back hormone therapy for perimenopause and menopause symptoms, and a menopause specialist, Dr. Kameelah Phillips, explains what changes for millions of women; read them before you Google.
At a glance
- First reported by CBS News: “What to know about new guidelines for menopause and perimenopause treatment”.
- Covered on BBN on Friday, October 16, 2026, at 9:56 AM ET on BBN This Morning, by Chip Darnell and Kenji Moonfield.
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Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorNew guidelines this morning strongly support hormone therapy for perimenopause and menopause symptoms, and CBS News says a menopause specialist is walking through what it means for millions of women.
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