FDA to Remove 'Black Box' Warnings From Menopause Hormone Therapy. Here's Why.

FDA to Remove 'Black Box' Warnings From Menopause Hormone Therapy. Here's Why.

For more than 20 years, hormone therapy for menopause has carried a warning label from the Food and Drug Administration describing the medication's risk of serious harms – namely, cancer, cardiovascular disease, and possibly dementia.

I treat menopause and its symptoms, and hormone replacement therapy can help – here’s the science behind the FDA’s decision to remove warnings

Reanalyses of earlier research have shown that hormone therapy is safe and effective for many women going through menopause. monkeybusinessimages/iStock via Getty Images PlusFor more than 20 years, hormone therapy for menopause has carried a warning label from the Food and Drug Administration describing the medication’s risk of serious harms – namely, cancer, cardiovascular disease and possibly dementia. On Nov. 10, 2025, the FDA announced that …

Dr Sudhaa highlights cardiovascular health in EZIMSCON

STATE TIMES NEWS JAMMU: Dr Sudhaa Sharma, President Elect Indian Menopause Society (IMS) had the honour of being guest faculty in East Zone Conference of IMS (EZIMSCON) held at Bhubaneswar. During her presentation, she highlighted that Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in women, with a notable increase after menopause because of loss of protective effect of estrogens (present before menopause) .CVD is more in women with…

I Treat Menopause and Its Symptoms, and Hormone Replacement Therapy Can Help – Here’s the Science Behind the FDA’s Decision to Remove Warnings

For more than 20 years, hormone therapy for menopause has carried a warning label from the Food and Drug Administration describing the medication’s risk of serious harms – namely, cancer, cardiovascular disease and possibly dementia.

PCOS And Menopause: Experts Explain Long-Term Health Effects Every Woman Should Know

PCOS and menopause affect much more than a woman’s menstrual cycle, and understanding the long-term impact of both conditions is essential for maintaining lifelong health. In a detailed conversation, Dr Preetinder Kaur Bedi, Senior Consultant (MBBS, MD, DNB – Obstetrics & Gynaecology) at Apollo Cradle and Children’s Hospital, Motinagar, New Delhi, shed light on the lesser-known health implications that women should be aware of. How PCOS Impacts …

How Menopause Became the Hottest Health Conversation of 2025

2025 was the year menopause took the mic. It broke into prime-time TV, dominated social feeds, and showed up in congressional hearings, legislation, and HR manuals. And as hot flashes took center stage, so did women’s power. It was the kind of spotlight women’s health rarely gets: cultural, political, scientific, and deeply personal. After decades of silence, menopause became a movement—one that demanded better science, better care, and better j…