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FDA Lifts Warnings on Hormone Therapy for Menopause

11/12/2025

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  • The U.S. Food and Drug Administration removed black box warnings from hormone replacement therapy for menopause on November 10, 2025, potentially increasing treatment access.
  • The decision followed an expert panel review that criticized past studies for overstating risks.
  • Dr. Marty Makary, a medical expert, argues hormone therapy can improve outcomes, especially when started before age 60.
  • Caution remains for people with a history of reproductive cancers.