20/11/2025
WOMEN’S HEALTH DEVELOPMENTS
~ FDA warnings removed on HRT ~
For years hormone replacement therapy (HRT) had strong “black box” warnings.
These included warnings on heart disease, stroke and breast cancer.
Updated evidence has come to show that in younger early menopause users HRT does in fact NOT cause breast cancer. (FDA is removing the breast cancer warning)
DID YOU KNOW?
When HRT is started in healthy women within 10 years of menopause
🩷 25-50% decreased risk of cardiovascular events
🩷 35% decreased risk of Alzheimers disease
🩷 50-60% decreased risk of bone fractures
Many conditions women were initially worried about are actually protected against with timeous HRT.
NOTE:
While HRT is safe & beneficial for most healthy women within 10 years of menopause, those with a personal history of breast cancer should avoid HRT and if you have a family history of breast cancer an individualised risk assessment should be done with you Gynaecologist.
INTERESTING FACT:
Oestrogen is one of the most powerful hormones for youthful, glowing skin🫶🏻