🌸 A Historic Day for Women’s Health: What the FDA’s New Hormone Therapy Decision Really Means
- Shakeeka Misher
- Nov 10
- 3 min read
“Wow. Look at this headline…”That’s exactly what I said when I saw it.
The FDA has officially removed the black box warning from hormone therapy for menopause.
For women everywhere this is more than a policy update. It’s a moment of truth, healing, and long-awaited recognition.
Why This Matters So Deeply
For over two decades, that black box warning created fear and confusion around hormone therapy (HRT). It made many women — and even some providers — hesitant to explore a treatment that could offer real relief from menopausal symptoms like:
Hot flashes
Night sweats
Fatigue and brain fog
Mood changes
Sleep disruption
Many of us were told, “That’s just aging,” or “You’ll get through it.”
But the truth is, the black box label wasn’t based on today’s nuanced understanding of hormone therapy. It stemmed from outdated data and fear-driven interpretations.
This new decision by the FDA signals a massive step forward:
💫 More accurate information about hormone safety.
💫 More empowered decisions for women and providers.
💫 More freedom for women to explore individualized options for care.
The Emotional Weight Behind This Win
As a nurse practitioner, I’ve seen too many women suffer in silence because they were afraid to ask about hormone therapy or worse, dismissed when they did.
As a Black woman, I’ve lived it too. Being told, “you’re too young,” or “it’s just stress,” when deep down, I knew my body was trying to communicate.
This FDA decision isn’t just science catching up — it’s validation.It’s a collective exhale.It’s proof that women’s stories, data, and advocacy matter.
But Here’s the Part We Can’t Ignore
Hormone balance doesn’t exist in isolation.It’s deeply connected to your gut health, stress, sleep, and nourishment.
Your gut is your command center. It talks to your brain, regulates your immune system, and even influences how your body uses hormones.
When your gut is inflamed, sluggish, or off balance, your hormones can’t function optimally — no matter what you take or don’t take.
So while the FDA announcement is a powerful external win, your next step is internal: Nurture your gut.
Start Here: Tune Into Your Gut
I created a simple, powerful guide to help you reconnect with your body’s natural rhythm — especially as we move through the colder months when stress, sleep loss, and comfort foods can throw your system off balance.
🩷 Download the free “Tune Into Your Gut” Guide and learn how to:
✅ Strengthen your microbiome for hormone balance
✅ Support your immune system through food and stress awareness
✅ Identify early signs of gut imbalance before it derails your energy
Let’s Celebrate — and Keep Pushing Forward
Today is a day of celebration, but it’s also a reminder.Every woman deserves care that is:
Rooted in evidence
Guided by compassion
Centered around her voice and her truth
At Thryva Wellness, this is what we stand for whole-person, faith-centered care that helps women in midlife move from surviving to thriving.
This FDA decision is one victory in a bigger movement one where women are informed, confident, and unafraid to advocate for their health.
Because when women thrive, families, communities, and futures thrive too.
Ready to take the next step?
If you’re ready to understand your body better — beyond symptoms — let’s start with your gut. Download the guide, tune in, and let’s continue this conversation together.
✨ Your voice, your health, your power — it all matters here.
Shakeeka Misher, DNP, APRN, FNP-C
Thryva Wellness
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