Why many women are being told to stop hormones, and what modern evidence actually shows For many women, hormone therapy has felt confusing, or even frightening ever since large studies from more than 20 years ago raised concerns about its safety. Recently, several of my own patients told me they were advised during routine gynecologic visits to stop hormone therapy immediately due to fears of stroke, heart attack, blood clots, or cancer. That understandably created anxiety. T

For millions of women, hormone replacement therapy (HRT) was once a key part of vitality. But for more than two decades, fear has overshadowed its benefits, until now. November 10, 2025, marks a historic milestone in women’s health: the day the FDA officially removed the black box warning on hormone replacement therapy. This decision, now being referred to as “Menopause Liberation Day,” signals a new era of science-based empowerment for women navigating midlife and beyond. A

When most people think about hormones and aging, testosterone, estrogen, and maybe DHEA come to mind. But there’s another hormone that quietly sits at the top of the cascade, influencing nearly everything else: pregnenolone. Sometimes called the “mother hormone,” pregnenolone is the building block from which many other hormones are made — including progesterone, DHEA, estrogen, testosterone, and cortisol. Like most hormones, pregnenolone levels are high in youth and decline s

I’ve always focused on prevention, vitality, and optimizing health at every age. Today, I’m excited to announce that I’m now offering Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) — for both women and men — as part of my commitment to supporting your health span, not just your lifespan. Why Hormones Matter Hormones are powerful messengers that regulate nearly every system in the body — from energy levels and mood to metabolism, muscle strength, brain function, and sexual health. As we ag