Summary:
- Menopause is a natural transition in a woman's life when her menstrual periods stop, and her ovaries stop producing estrogen and progesterone.
- Hormone therapy can help alleviate the symptoms of menopause, such as hot flashes, night sweats, and vaginal dryness, but it was previously thought to have serious health risks.
- The FDA has now removed the "black box" warning on hormone therapy, indicating that the benefits may outweigh the risks for some women, especially those who start therapy during early menopause.