I went through the wringer to get menopause drugs — what we need as FDA changes ‘black box’ warning

The FDA recently announced it would remove “misleading” black box warnings for drugs that use hormones to treat menopause.
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Why I’m Excited HRT Is Finally Getting Attention

Today, HRT is recognized as essential. Key takeaways: It helps with more than hot flashes, supporting bone, heart and brain ...

Are your hormones imbalanced? Doctors explain how to know if you need testing

Numerous companies offer tests, which may involve blood, urine or saliva collection, and can be very expensive. The results ...
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4 Things to Know About Hormone Therapy As FDA Removes Black Box Warning

The FDA is removing any mention of risks related to breast cancer, heart disease, and dementia on hormone therapy products ...
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Menopause Changed My Body, My Marriage and My Faith in My Doctors

Menopause is having a moment right now, and I hope it becomes a movement. I'm a 50-year-old perimenopausal woman and none of ...
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Week After Black-Box Warning Removal, Doctors See Shift in Conversation Around HRT

Dr. Tamika Auguste, a board-certified OB-GYN and the chair of Women's and Infants' Services at MedStar Washington Hospital ...

Some women start menopause after surgery or medical treatment. Here’s how it’s different

Women can go into menopause after cancer treatment or surgery. The timing and severity of symptoms can differ from natural ...

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

Hormone therapy is not a silver bullet that reverses aging, but it can significantly improve bothersome symptoms that can ...

The smartest PCOS diet strategy is one that rebuilds insulin response before it reduces calories

More sweat does not equal more fat loss. The thing is, for PCOS bodies, too much cortisol-spiking workouts actually stall fat ...