Menopause, Estrogen & the FDA: What Experts Say Needs to Change

madman · Dec 9, 2025

The FDA just held a hearing on menopause—and experts say it’s time to rethink hormone labels. Dr. James Simon joins Fempower Health to explain what needs to change and what it means for women.

Chapters:

00:00 Intro – Why This Conversation Matters
00:14 Why Estrogen Labels Matter
00:20 Testosterone: The Missing Option for Women
06:31 Vaginal Estrogen: Creams, Rings & Pills
18:18 Breast Cancer, BRCA & Safety
26:47 Why Experts Say No New Studies Are Needed
30:07 Georgie’s Story: Vaginal Estrogen in Real Life
33:20 Why Women Shouldn’t Wait to Seek Help
36:24 Where to Find Reliable Menopause Information
39:53 AI & the Future of Women’s Health
41:26 Closing Thoughts – What Comes Next

madman · Dec 9, 2025

Thread 'FDA Expert Panel on Menopause and HRT Recommends Removing Black Box Labels'

Jul 17, 2025

This was a very important meeting with top experts that are trying to change guidelines. This FDA panel recently recommended removing the warning (“black box”) labels on menopausal HRT, citing potential benefits like reduced heart attack and bone fracture risk—and arguing the warning discourages appropriate use.

FDA Expert Panel on Menopause and Hormone Replacement Therapy for Women

Hopefully, we will see progress in this field after the confusing and sometimes misleading conclusions of the WHI (“Women’s Health Initiative”), a large National Institutes of Health trial...