Tag: Systemic estrogen

Despite being the most effective treatment for menopause symptoms, the use of menopausal hormone therapy among postmenopausal U.S. women fell to about 5% between 1999 and March 2020 [1.6.1]. So, what medication can I take to increase my estrogen levels if prescribed by a doctor?

For over two decades, all estrogen-containing medications prescribed for menopausal women have carried a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) **black box warning on estradiol** and other estrogens. This warning, originating from a pivotal 2002 study, cautions about potential risks associated with systemic hormone therapy, though its broad application to all estrogen products has become a significant source of controversy.