Testosterone may be useful during menopause. A few studies suggest improvements in mood and cognition in post-menopausal women treated with the hormone https://t.co/h4TLVNsPKB ...

Questions around the use of female hormone replacement therapy for years have kept women on the fence about these treatments. But in a new Wall Street Journal opinion piece, FDA Commissioner Dr. . Marty McCary says that it is time for drug manufacturers to remove blackbox warnings from these products because they've inappropriately scared women off.FDA Commissioner Dr. . Marty McCary joins us this morning to go more in depth on this. And Commissioner, thank you for being here today.Um, this is a a really bi ...

From @WSJopinion: The FDA’s removal of the black box warning against hormone replacement therapy is an important step toward treating menopause with the same scientific rigor we use in other areas of medicine, writes Marty Makary https://t.co/5E7y8zPL6A ...

Well, today the FDA announced it is scrapping blackbox warnings for many hormone replacement therapy products designed to help women dealing with uncomfortable menopause symptoms. For more than two decades, the American medical establishment turns its back on women. Millions of women were told to fear the very therapy that could have given them strength, peace, and dignity through one of life's most difficult transitions, menopause.that ends today. >> There may be no other medication in the modern era that ...

Millions of women were told to fear the very therapy that could have given them strength, peace, and dignity through one of life's most difficult transitions, menopause. That ends today. There may be no other medication in the modern era that can improve the health outcomes of women on a population level than hormone replacement therapy.Blackbox warnings are the strongest drug caution that the agency can issue. ...

Millions of women were told to fear the very therapy that could have given them strength, peace, and dignity through one of life's most difficult transitions, menopause. That ends today. There may be no other medication in the modern era that can improve the health outcomes of women on a population level than hormone replacement therapy.Blackbox warnings are the strongest drug caution that the agency can issue. ...

[Music] Globally 1.1% billion women are going through the menopause today. One in eight people are going through the menopause today. That means somebody in your social circle, at work or maybe even in your family is going through the menopause today.23% of women have left their jobs due to severe menopause symptoms. According to Benendon Health, 42% want to leave. This is a talent drain. This is a silent crisis.Companies are losing highly skilled staff. High managers, middle managers, and experienced emplo ...

Women's Health & Fitness - Muscle mass is crucial for women's brain health by promoting neuron production [1] - Muscle mass correlates with protection as women age, especially important for conditions like PCOS or endometriosis due to its role in fighting insulin resistance and inflammation [2] - Sociocultural assumptions often lead women to focus on weight loss rather than strength and muscle gain, negatively impacting their health [3] - A significant percentage of women, 40% to 50%, face low bone density, contributing to osteoporosis, frailty, and dementia [4] - Hip fractures are disproportionately high in women, with 70% occurring in women, and a 30% mortality rate within one year of the fracture [4] - Health choices based on male data can negatively impact women's hormonal health [4] Emerging Questions & Research Areas - The industry needs to educate women on optimal health practices [5] - Key questions include the best ways to lose weight healthily and diets for fertility [5] - The industry is exploring the link between environmental toxins and early menopause [5] - Research is needed to design perfect workout regimes for menopause and perimenopause [5]

Women's Health & Funding - Less than 1% of funding is spent on women over 40 [3] - Women live 20% more of their lives with chronic disease or mental health disorders [3] - 50% of patients with unexplained infertility have endometriosis [3] - It takes women 7 to 10 years to get an endometriosis diagnosis after symptoms start [3] Menstrual Cycle & Health - Irregular menstrual cycles should be a cause for concern [1] - Lack of a period is harmful to long-term health, brain health, mental health, low energy, mood, and libido [1] Women's Health Discussions & Education - There is a lack of public discussion and education regarding women's health issues [2][3][4] - Patients often normalize pain, delaying diagnosis and treatment [4]

As more women talk about how menopause-related symptoms affect them at work, more employers are offering support in response. https://t.co/yYE21lgdGo ...