11/14/2025
HOTFLASH Friday News:
✨ Important Update in Menopause Care: FDA Removes Boxed Warning on Estrogen Products ✨
This week, the FDA officially removed the boxed warning from estrogen-containing hormone therapy products — a change that reflects years of ongoing research, updated evidence, and a clearer understanding of the true risks and benefits of hormone therapy.
As with any major shift in women’s health, there has been some pushback and concern, mostly from those who were trained to practice the same way for the past 20 years. ⬅️ IT IS IMPORTANT TO UNDERSTAND THIS. Change can feel uncomfortable, and many clinicians are still catching up on the latest data.
Here’s what matters most:
➡️ There is evidence.
A significant amount — far more than most people realize. We now have stronger, more nuanced data that helps us understand who benefits, how, and when estrogen therapy is safest and most effective.
➡️ The science has evolved.
Our understanding of hormone therapy today is not the same as it was in 2002. We know more, we understand more, and we can apply this knowledge with precision.
➡️ And yes — it can be applied safely.
That is what trained menopause specialists do. We don’t prescribe hormones casually or carelessly. We apply evidence with clinical judgment, personalization, and ongoing monitoring.
That’s our job, and we take it seriously.
At Peri & Pause, we use the best and most up-to-date available research, professional guidelines, and years of clinical experience to guide safe, individualized care. You deserve providers who understand the evidence as it exists today, not as it existed decades ago.
If you’re confused by the headlines or unsure what this means for you, we’re here to help you make informed, confident decisions about your health.
Women deserve clarity, not fear.
And we deserve care grounded in up-to-date science, not outdated narratives.
