Treatment patterns of hormone therapy for menopause-associated vasomotor symptoms: analysis of the HIRA database in South Korea

This study aimed to analyze the treatment patterns of hormone therapy (HT) for menopause-associated vasomotor symptoms (VMS) among women in South Korea using the HIRA database. The findings revealed that a significant portion of patients had medical conditions that posed contraindications or precautions for HT, highlighting a need for alternative treatments. Despite the low percentage of menopausal women receiving HT, the study underscores the importance of evaluating the safety and efficacy of prescribed therapies in this population.