Opinion: The 30-year itch: Hormone promotion is back with a vengeance

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Source: STAT News

Original: https://www.statnews.com/2026/01/08/hormone-therapy-menopause-history-hype/?utm_...

Published: Thu, 08 Jan 2026 09:30:00 +0000

The article points out that in recent years, the aggressive promotion of hormonal treatment of menopause has increased significantly again. The author recalls that a similar wave of enthusiastic support for hormone replacement therapy took place approximately 30 years ago. The article states that in the past, menopausal hormones were widely promoted as a means of improving health and preventing chronic diseases. However, subsequent large clinical trials also showed significant risks of such treatment, which led to a reconsideration of its use. The text emphasizes that today's hormone support often ignores this historical experience and the results of older research. The author states that hormonal treatment should have clearly medically justified indications and should not be presented as a universal solution to menopause. The article also mentions the role of influencers and some doctors who actively promote hormones without sufficient consideration of the known risks.