Hormones and midlife health

Menopause hormone therapy: what the FDA label changes mean

Hot flashes, night sweats and vaginal discomfort can make midlife unnecessarily difficult. Hormone therapy can offer meaningful relief, and revised US warnings are helping bring the conversation back to the individual woman. The choice depends on her symptoms, health history and the type of treatment. We explain what changed, why timing and route matter, and what research says about the wider hopes for heart, brain and long-term health.