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• FDA Adds Veozah Liver Injury Warnings in “Black Box” on Menopause Drug’s Label

  December 18, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  Side effects of Veozah have been linked to reports of rare, but serious liver injuries, leading to new warnings that urge users to stop taking the menopause drug if they experience symptoms of liver problems, like jaundice.

• Veozah Side Effects Linked to Severe Liver Injury Risks: FDA

  September 13, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA warns that the menopause drug Veozah may cause severe liver injuries, and is calling for doctors to conduct additional liver testing for patients using the medication.

• Estrogen Use Linked to Increased Dementia Risks: Study

  December 28, 2023

  Martha Garcia

  A new study links estrogen-only hormone replacement therapy used to combat symptoms of menopause with an increased risk of dementia.

• Oral Estrogen Hormone Therapy Linked to Increased Risk of High Blood Pressure: Study

  June 6, 2023

  Martha Garcia

  The findings of a new study link estrogen-only hormone therapy pills to an increased risk of high blood pressure.

• Removing Ovaries During Hysterectomy Carries Higher Risks Than Benefits: Study

  May 3, 2023

  Martha Garcia

  The findings of a new study appear to confirm that removing ovaries during a hysterectomy causes more risks than benefits to women who have not yet gone through menopause.

• Long-Term Hormone Therapy Treatments May Increase Alzheimer’s Disease Risk In Women: Study

  October 4, 2021

  Martha Garcia

  A new study links combination hormone therapy for women going through menopause with an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease.

• High Blood Pressure Often Mistaken For Menopause, Leading To Misdiagnosis: Study

  January 29, 2021

  Martha Garcia

  A new position paper warns doctors need to more carefully check women for hypertension, which is often mistaken for menopause in middle-aged women.

• Hearing Loss Risk Seen With Hormone Replacement Therapy in New Study

  May 24, 2017

  Irvin Jackson

  Using hormone replacement therapy could increase the risk of hearing loss for postmenopausal women, according to the findings of a new study.

• Exposure to Chemicals in Plastics, Cosmetics May Cause Early Menopause: Study

  January 30, 2015

  Martha Garcia

  A new study warns that women with high exposure to commonly used endocrine disruptors may face early menopause.