Interpretation on the 2023 Chinese Menopause Symptom Management and Menopausal Hormone Therapy Guidelines

The essence of menopause is ovarian failure, which has a significant impact on women's health. The goal of menopausal management is to relieve menopause-related symptoms, and hopefully, prevent chronic diseases in old age. Based on comprehensive lifestyle management, various health care measures including menopausal hormone therapy have been carried out under the guidance of professional medical practitioners so as to improve and enhance the quality of life of middle-aged and elderly women. The 2023 Chinese Menopause Symptom Management and Menopausal Hormone Therapy Guidelines was officially published in January 2023, and this article interprets the core points of the guidelines, especially the main updates, in order to better guide clinical practice.