Commentary|Videos|November 17, 2025

Lisa Larkin, MD, on the Importance of Recognizing and Managing Vasomotor Symptoms in Menopause

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Women increasingly seek evidence-based menopause care as awareness grows, yet many still suffer from untreated vasomotor symptoms.

"Why is it important for primary care physicians to be proactive in recognizing and managing vasomotor symptoms during menopause?" That is a question Patient Care editors asked Lisa Larkin, MD, in a recent interview. In the video above, Larkin discusses the importance of recognizing and managing VMS in menopausal women, noting that 75%-80% of women experience these symptoms.

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