Truly Balanced: The Midlife Insider

Every now and then, the government actually gets it right. This week is one of those times. The FDA has made a major change to how hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for menopause is labeled. The scariest parts of the “black box” warning on many menopause hormone therapy products are being removed. I want you to understand exactly why this matters for you. What Was the “Black Box” Warning on HRT? A “black box” warning is the strongest safety warning the FDA puts on a prescript

I had two conversations last week that I cannot stop thinking about. Both women are leaders in their fields. Highly successful. On paper, they had everything under control. But when we got on the phone, I could tell something was off. The first said, “I’m already on a GLP-1. I’ve lost weight, yes… but this belly? It feels like it’s still hanging on. I thought the medication would fix it, but I still feel stuck.” The second admitted, “I haven’t tried medication yet. I’ve been