Dr. Christmas said hormone replacement therapy is one option for treating night sweats, genitourinary symptoms, or early onset menopause before age 40, as early menopause increases the risk of cardiovascular disease, cognitive decline, and osteoporosis. Hormone therapy is available in the form of pills, patches, creams or gels. The US Food and Drug Administration has also approved Veozah, a non-hormonal medication for hot flashes.