12/12/2025
For years, many women have missed out on relief. In a national study of more than 13,000 postmenopausal women from 1999–2020, use of menopausal hormone therapy dropped from 26.9% to just 4.7%—even though it remains the most effective treatment for hot flashes and other menopause symptoms. That decline happened under the old “black box” era, and the new FDA labels are one step toward correcting years of confusion and underuse.
As you plan year-end checkups and carry new healthy traditions into the season, clear conversations with your provider can help you understand where you stand, what’s changed, and which options might fit your goals.
Click through for 7 questions you can bring to your next visit to talk through:�
• Whether hormone therapy is a good fit for your age, timeline, and health history�
• How non-hormonal approaches can support or sometimes replace hormone therapy�
• What a clear plan, follow-up schedule, and long-term roadmap could look like for you