What options are available if a patient has contraindications to hormone replacement therapy and does not want to proceed with it?
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Correct answer: Yes; SSRIs/SNRIs, gabapentin, or lifestyle measures are alternatives
If hormone therapy is contraindicated or declined, non-hormonal medications (e.g., SSRIs/SNRIs, gabapentin) and lifestyle interventions are valid alternatives for vasomotor symptoms.
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