A major shift just happened in menopause care.
With the FDA removing outdated boxed warnings on hormone therapy—first announced in November 2025 and finalized in February 2026—we’re entering a new era. But what’s actually changed, and what does it mean for patients and clinicians?
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Bridging 30 years of hormone optimization experience from men's health to women's wellness
Key Takeaways
• FDA removes black box warnings: In November 2025, the FDA initiated removal of the 22-year-old boxed warnings from menopausal hormone therapy products, acknowledging that...
In this episode, Dr Louise Newson is joined by urologist and sexual medicine specialist Prof Mohit Khera to talk about testosterone in women and why it remains one of the most misunderstood and underused hormones in medicine.
Crucially, this conversation goes far beyond libido. This is a...
Think testosterone is just a male hormone? Think again. In this game-changing conversation, Shalin Shah, CEO of Marius Pharmaceuticals, debunks a major myth in women’s health. Spoiler alert: women have more testosterone than estrogen, and when those levels drop during perimenopause and...
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KELLY CASPERSON, MD
DEC 29, 2025
The past decade (or 2025 for that matter) has shown that progress in women’s health does not result from being polite, patient, or quiet. It advances when individuals speak uncomfortable truths openly and...
The FDA just held a hearing on menopause—and experts say it’s time to rethink hormone labels. Dr. James Simon joins Fempower Health to explain what needs to change and what it means for women.
Chapters:
00:00 Intro – Why This Conversation Matters
00:14 Why Estrogen Labels Matter
00:20...
Testosterone for women is one of the most confusing and misunderstood topics in women’s health. In this episode, Dr. Heather Hirsch and Dr. Kelly Casperson explain why women need testosterone, the science behind female testosterone levels, and how testosterone dosing for women actually works. We...
In this episode, Dr. Morgentaler and Dr. Brandon talk about the hype around testosterone for women, debunking exaggerated claims, and bringing a grounded, therapist-friendly perspective on how hormone therapy can genuinely improve libido, mood, and quality of life—when used safely and...
Dr. Rachel Rubin and Dr. Kelly Caspersen discuss with FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary the significant impact of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) on women's health, particularly in the context of recent FDA changes to black box warnings. They explore the misconceptions surrounding HRT, the...
* The newly formed all-female advisory board will provide clinical expertise, advocacy, and strategic guidance as Marius broadens its research and development in female hormone health...
* and while its confidential she says everything we know about menopause is also about to change including the symptoms and the age it begins
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Professor Susan R Davis AO, MBBS FRACP PhD FAHMS is a clinician researcher and an internationally recognised expert in...
Overuse of testosterone (cosmetic sides)
19:22-20:24
When it comes to women’s hormones, testosterone is often misunderstood – and frequently left out of the conversation altogether. But what role does it really play in women’s health? Does it drop at menopause? And can testosterone therapy...
* Winter explained that for a hormone replacement therapy to receive FDA approval, it must demonstrate safety and appropriate pharmacokinetics—specifically, its ability to raise hormone levels. Unlike other drug approvals, efficacy data is not required, as there is broad clinical consensus that...
* Julie Spencer—an expert in women's health within the field of urology—delivers a comprehensive overview of menopause. She emphasizes the diverse and often under-recognized spectrum of symptoms, including hot flashes, sleep disturbances, mood swings, weight gain, joint pain, vaginal dryness...
The FDA finally held a hearing on menopause—and it was long overdue. Georgie Kovacs breaks down the powerful expert testimony, the systemic failures, and why this matters for every woman navigating midlife care.
In this grounded recap, you’ll learn:
• Why the FDA’s black box warning on...
We’ve been told testosterone is a “male” hormone—but that’s just not true. In this quick, no-BS video, Dr. Kelly Casperson clears up the biggest myths about testosterone and why it actually matters for women’s health too.
From mood and energy to libido and even fertility, testosterone plays a...
In this episode, Dr. Rena Malik examines the increasingly discussed topic of testosterone in women's health, focusing on its physiological role and effects on aspects such as sexual function, brain health, bone density, muscle mass, and mood. She details the positive associations observed...
In this episode of *You Are Not Broken*, Dr. Kelly Casperson talks to pharmacist Tara Thompson, PharmD about women’s sexual health and hormone therapy. They discuss the role of compounding pharmacies in hormone treatments, the challenges women face with testosterone prescriptions, and the impact...
Dr. Roger Lobo true vet here!
In this episode of the You Are Not Broken podcast, Dr. Kelly Casperson and Dr. Roger Lobo discuss the use of hormone therapy for primary prevention in women. They address the controversy surrounding hormone therapy and the lack of consensus among healthcare...
On this episode, Dr. Sadaf welcomes Dr. Kelly Casperson back to the show to discuss everything you need to know about education hurdles and stigmas surrounding testosterone, menopause, and female sexual health. Dr. Casperson shares her expertise on the lack of education and societal stigmas...
Dr. Louise Newson, a menopause specialist, shares her journey and passion for increasing awareness and knowledge of perimenopause and menopause. She discusses the importance of understanding menopause as a disease and hormone deficiency, challenging the stigma and misconceptions surrounding...
On this week’s podcast, Dr Louise is joined by Dr Mohit Khera, a US-based leading urology specialist treating urinary tract disorders, male infertility, and male and female sexual dysfunction.
They discuss the role of testosterone, the most biologically active hormone in the female body, why he...
Need to hammer this home again!
*first of all testosterone is not a male sex hormone testosterone is a human hormone
*woman make actually much more testosterone than they make estrogen
*every gynecologist, every endocrinologist, every primary care physician thinks estrogen are important for...