NICE recommends cognitive behavioural therapy for treatment of menopause symptoms

The guidance says menopause-specific cognitive behavioural therapy can be used in addition to hormone replacement therapy or as an alternative.
Woman sits on bed with menopause symptoms
Evidence shows that CBT leads to improved sleep, as well as beneficial outcomes in frequency and severity of vasomotor symptoms from menopause

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The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has recommended “menopause-specific cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)” for the management of vasomotor symptoms — such as hot flushes and night sweats — and sleeping problems associated with menopause.

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