11/10/2025
Big news for women’s health today. 💙
Since 2003, vaginal estrogen products have carried a “black box” warning that suggested increased risks of heart disease, stroke, and breast cancer.
This came from a 2002 study that was misinterpreted — and for over 20 years, it led to fear, hesitation, and under-treatment.
Fast forward to now:
The warning has been removed. 🙌
A thorough review of the research shows no increased risk of those conditions from vaginal estrogen. And many clinicians (and MANY loud, persistent, brilliant women ✨) have been pushing for this correction for years.
Why this matters:
Vaginal estrogen can be hugely helpful for common, real-life symptoms like:
• Urinary urgency
• Pain with in*******se
• Recurrent UTIs
• Vaginal dryness and irritation
These are quality-of-life issues.
And women deserve treatment options that actually work.
But let’s also be clear:
This update does not mean estrogen prevents heart disease, dementia, or “all things aging.”
The research doesn’t show that — yet.
It simply shows that we don’t need to be scared of using it when it’s indicated.
More research is needed.
More listening to women is needed.
But today?
Today is a win. 💪✨
Here’s to better care, fewer myths, and women getting what they need without fear.
I’ll happily take that progress. 💙