Vasomotor symptoms (VMS) associated with menopause

Menopause is a natural stage in a woman’s life happening between ages 45 and 55. It is often associated with disruptive symptoms like hot flashes and sleep disturbances that can affect up to 8 out of 10 women and make daily life harder. Elinzanetant is a new, hormone free medicine that works by blocking certain signals in the brain that are linked to these symptoms. It has already been shown in clinical studies to help reduce hot flashes. This study is being done to learn about how elinzanetant is used, how well it works, and how safe it is for women with menopause symptoms in real-world, everyday medical care. The main goal is to understand who is starting treatment with elinzanetant and what symptoms they have. The study will also look at how well elinzanetant helps with hot flashes, night sweats, and sleep problems, how safe it is, how satisfied women are with the treatment, and how it affects their quality of life and daily activities. To do this, researchers will follow about 1,500 women in the United States who are starting elinzanetant as part of their usual care. Women will answer questions about their symptoms, sleep, and daily life using a secure app on their phone or computer. Some women will also wear a smart ring for a few weeks to collect information about their sleep. The study will last about 12 weeks for most women, but some will be followed for up to 2 years. No extra treatments or tests will be given as part of the study—researchers will only collect information about how women are doing while taking elinzanetant as prescribed by their own doctor. The results will help doctors and patients understand how elinzanetant works in real life and support better care for women going through menopause.