A decades-old label has scared women (and their doctors) away from safe and effective menopause treatment. That could finally change today.

The FDA may remove the warning labels on hormone replacement therapies used to treat the symptoms of menopause. Doctors say the warning is scaring people who could benefit from these treatments.

The FDA may remove the warning labels on hormone replacement therapies used to treat the symptoms of menopause. Doctors say the warning is scaring people who could benefit from these treatments.

The FDA may remove the warning labels on hormone replacement therapies used to treat the symptoms of menopause. Doctors say the warning is scaring people who could benefit from these treatments.

Unlike other systemic hormone therapy treatments which are absorbed by the whole body, it is delivered locally — through a patch, a cream or a ring. The black box warning is the strongest safety label ...