The FDA Finally Said It Out Loud: Hormone Therapy Isn’t Optional—It’s Essential

What if everything you thought you knew about menopause was wrong?

On July 17, 2025, something remarkable happened. At a groundbreaking Women’s Health Roundtable, the FDA made a bold, long-overdue statement—one that could change the lives of millions of women:

Hormone therapy, when started at the right time and used appropriately, improves quality of life and prevents disease.

This isn’t just a footnote. It’s a major shift in the way women’s health is viewed—and it’s about time.

For decades, hormone therapy—especially bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) in Ellis County—has been misunderstood, overlooked, or outright dismissed in conventional care. But the science has evolved, and the conversation is finally catching up.

Hormone Therapy Is About More Than Menopause Symptoms

This wasn’t just about hot flashes or night sweats. At the roundtable, experts discussed critical health topics that often go unaddressed, such as:

• Cardiovascular protection

• Bone density and osteoporosis prevention

• Cognitive health and dementia risk

• Misdiagnosis of anxiety and depression

• The widespread lack of menopause training in traditional medical education

The bottom line?

Hormone therapy isn’t a luxury. It’s foundational care.

And when delivered through a personalized, functional medicine approach, such as Elite Wellness and Functional Medicine in Midlothian, TX, it has the power to transform your health.

Debunking Common Myths About Hormone Therapy

Let’s clear up the confusion. Here’s what the evidence shows:

Myth #1: “Hormone therapy causes breast cancer.” Fact: When used correctly and started in the appropriate window, hormone therapy may reduce the risk for some women. The earlier studies that created fear around HRT were deeply flawed. We now know much more.

Myth #2: “It’s only for women with severe symptoms.” Fact: Hormone therapy supports cardiovascular health, bone strength, brain function, metabolism, and skin integrity. It’s about prevention and long-term vitality, not just symptom relief.

Myth #3: “Your labs are normal, so everything’s fine.” Fact: Normal doesn’t always mean optimal. If you feel off—even if your labs look “normal”—there may be deeper imbalances that need attention.

Myth #4: “You just have to tough it out through menopause.” Fact: Menopause may be natural, but suffering through it is not. There are effective, science-based options to help you feel energized, clear, and confident again.

This Is the Time to Reclaim Your Health

At Elite Wellness & Functional Medicine in Midlothian, TX, we specialize in helping women move through midlife with clarity, strength, and support.

Our services include:

• Advanced hormone testing

• Personalized BHRT (bioidentical hormone replacement therapy)

• Whole-body functional medicine care

• Health optimization strategies tailored to your needs

If you’re experiencing fatigue, brain fog, weight changes, mood shifts, or simply feel unlike yourself, you are not alone—and you don’t have to “wait until it gets worse.” We proudly serve Midlothian, Waxahachie, Mansfield, Cedar Hill, and the greater Ellis County area.

Ready to Feel Like Yourself Again?

Schedule your consultation today: Click here to book online  or call us directly at

(469) 612-3826

You don’t have to settle for “fine.” You don’t have to wait for someone else to validate your experience. And you definitely don’t have to push through it on your own.

The FDA may have finally said it out loud—

But your body has been telling you the truth all along.

Let’s honor that truth and take the next step—together.

Elite Wellness & Functional Medicine Your trusted hormone health and functional medicine clinic in Midlothian, TX.