TherapeuticsMD Inc. shares jumped in the extended session Monday after the women’s drug developer said a late-stage clinical trial showed its drug candidate reduced vasomotor symptoms in women going through menopause. TherapeuticsMD shares surged 22% to $7.52 after hours on heavy volume. Vasomotor symptoms include such occurrences as night sweats, hot flashes, and flushes. The company said its drug candidate TX-001HR significantly reduced the number and severity of these symptoms in menopausal and post-menopausal women compared to those treated with a placebo.
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