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Menopause (2026)

Cover page of the guideline document.The guideline addresses key decision points related to menopause and offers clear, comprehensive recommendations grounded in the latest evidence. These recommendations incorporate current information and practices and are designed for practitioners working within the Department of Defense (DOD) and Veterans Affairs (VA) Health Care systems. The primary goal of this guideline is to enhance patient outcomes and support the local management of individuals experiencing menopause.

Disclaimer:This Clinical Practice Guideline is intended for use only as a tool to assist a clinician/healthcare professional and should not be used to replace clinical judgment.

About the CPG

The guideline is formatted as four clinical algorithms and 43 evidence-based recommendations.

  • Module A: - Perimenopause and Menopause Diagnosis
  • Module B: - Menopause Management
  • Module C: - Perimenopause Management
  • Module D: - Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM) and/or Sexual Dysfunction Symptoms Treatment

Questions about the Menopause Guideline

Guideline Links
Menopause Full Guideline (2026)
Menopause Clinician Summary (2026)
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