Menopause hormone therapy, often called HRT or MHT, usually means estrogen to relieve symptoms like hot flashes and night sweats, and sometimes progesterone (or a similar progestogen) to protect the uterine lining if you still have a uterus. Hormone therapy is the most effective treatment for vasomotor symptoms and it also helps prevent […]
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On November 10, 2025, the U.S. FDA announced it is initiating removal of the boxed (“black box”) warnings from menopause hormone therapy (MHT) product labeling — specifically removing class-wide references to cardiovascular disease, breast cancer, and “probable dementia.” What changed (and what didn’t) What the FDA is removing from boxed warnings (for menopausal hormone therapy
As women move through perimenopause and menopause, the body undergoes major hormonal shifts that affect far more than hot flashes or irregular cycles. One of the most concerning changes many women notice is the effect on memory, focus, and overall brain function. It’s extremely common to feel forgetful, mentally foggy, or slower with
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No one really prepares you for how much menopause can change your body especially the parts we don’t talk about out loud. For many women, one of the most uncomfortable and confusing changes happens in the vagina. It can start with a little dryness, a bit of irritation, maybe some discomfort during sex. But over
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A Shared Life Stage Menopause is often misunderstood as a single moment in a woman’s life. In reality, it is a continuum, beginning with perimenopause, the years of hormonal transition that can start as early as the mid-30s; culminating in the clinical definition of menopause (12 consecutive months without a period); and extending into postmenopause,
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Understanding Vaginal Estrogen Menopause brings with it many well-known symptoms—hot flashes, night sweats, mood changes—but one of the most under-discussed, yet deeply impactful, changes is genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM). This medical term describes the thinning, dryness, and loss of elasticity in the vaginal and urinary tissues that occur as estrogen levels decline. Vaginal estrogen
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As women navigate midlife, many are prepared to deal with the well-known symptoms of menopause: hot flashes, irregular periods, mood swings, and sleep disturbances. However, the impact of menopause on kidney health remains largely unknown to the general public and underrecognized in some medical settings. Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and Menopause CKD is a growing
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As women enter menopause, their bodies undergo major physiological changes that can affect everything from heart health to bone density. One area that’s often overlooked — but critically important — is the impact of menopause on urinary tract health. A drop in estrogen increases the risk of urinary tract infections (UTIs), and in some cases,
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While I was in Switzerland, enjoying the scenery and the calm of the mountains, something unexpected happened. After a few intense hot flashes, I suddenly felt my heart start to race — fast, loud, and out of nowhere. I wasn’t running or panicking. But my chest was pounding like I had sprinted up a hill. If you’ve
Do you feel tired all the time? Struggle with weight that won’t budge, even when you’re eating clean? Do you deal with facial hair, thinning scalp hair, irregular cycles—or had those issues in the past—and now you’re going through menopause? You may be dealing with something many women have but don’t know about: Polycystic Ovary
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