FDA Revises Hormone Therapy Warning for Women


FDA Revises Hormone Therapy Warning for Women

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FDA Revises Hormone Therapy Warning for Women

The FDA has made a new announcement. They will remove a strong warning from some medicines. These medicines treat hot flashes and other menopause signs.

These medicines have hormones like estrogen. They help with night sweats and other problems. The new change will affect many pills, patches, and creams.

Some doctors like the change to the label. They think the old warning was not needed. Other doctors are worried about how the decision was made.

Health officials say the medicines are safe for some. This is for women under 60 and near menopause. The old warning said there were risks like blood clots and heart problems.

The old warning scared women and doctors. Some doctors want more women to use these medicines. The FDA says the new label will help doctors and women decide better.


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What will the FDA remove from some medicines?

The FDA will remove a strong warning from some medicines.

Who do these medicines help?

These medicines help women with hot flashes and other menopause signs.

What do some doctors think about the old warning?

Some doctors think the old warning was not needed.


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FDA Revises Hormone Therapy Warning for Women