About Dr. Sukhpreet Patel: She is an MD (ObGyn), a menopause health advocate, a post menopausal woman, and the founder of MenopauseWize.

About this episode: Menopausal hormone therapy or MHT is often the go-to treatment for vasomotor symptoms, but let’s face it…it’s not for everyone, So through our many part series on non-hormonal alternatives for vasomotor symptoms, we’ll explore various NON-HORMONAL APPROACHES to help alleviate this common menopause symptoms. These will include:

• lifestyle factors
• over-the-counter supplements,
• non-hormonal prescription drugs
• psycho-physical techniques
• acupuncture

This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services. The information provided should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, and those seeking personal medical advice should consult with a licensed physician. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health provider regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read or heard on this channel. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room immediately. No physician-patient relationship is created by this channel or its use. Neither Sukhpreet Patel / MenopauseWize nor its employees, nor any contributor to this channel, makes any representations, express or implied, with respect to the information provided herein or to its use.

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