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Medical Treatments to Relieve Menopausal Symptoms

In this video, endocrinologist Sonal Chaudhry, MD, explains the medications available to relieve symptoms during perimenopause.

Lauren Smith, MAKaren Hovav, MD, FAAP
Written by Lauren Smith, MA | Reviewed by Karen Hovav, MD, FAAP
Updated on January 16, 2026
Featuring Sonal Chaudhry, MDReviewed by Karen Hovav, MD, FAAP | January 16, 2026

For many people, simple lifestyle changes are enough for dealing with symptoms of perimenopause and menopause. If not, there are several over-the-counter and prescription medications that may be able to help, including hormone therapy.

In this video, learn about the different medical treatments available to relieve symptoms of perimenopause, according to Sonal Chaudhry, MD, Endocrinologist at NYU Langone Health.

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Lauren Smith, MA
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Lauren Smith, MA
Lauren Smith, MA, has worked in health journalism since 2017. Before joining GoodRx, she was the senior health editor and writer for HealthiNation.
Karen Hovav, MD, FAAP, has more than 15 years of experience as an attending pediatrician. She has worked in a large academic center in an urban city, a small community hospital, a private practice, and an urgent care clinic.

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