What to know about menopause hormone therapy after FDA removed ‘black box’ warnings Health Nov 23, 2025 6:50 PM EST

This article originally appeared on Politifact .

What does it mean when a warning label is removed from a medication after two decades?

On Nov. 10, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said it will ask companies to remove most “black box” safety warnings — used on medications to warn patients of serious health risks — from hormone drugs commonly used to treat menopause symptoms. The change comes after years of advocacy from gynecologists , patients and professional medical organizations .

The FDA began requiring the warnings in 2003 after results from a large study raised concerns the medications could increase the risk of breast cancer, stroke and heart a

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