Why Only 1 in 50 Women Are Using a Treatment That Works
Only 1.7% of menopausal women are using hormone therapy — even though it works. If you've been suffering in silence, this stat is your sign to ask your doctor about your options.
7/8/20261 min read
Here's a stat that might make you raise an eyebrow: hormone therapy use among menopausal women dropped from 4.4% in 2007 to just 1.7% in 2023.
That's not because it stopped working - it's still one of the most effective treatments we have for hot flashes, night sweats, and sleep disruption.
So what happened?
A lot of it traces back to fear left over from older studies, outdated warnings, and doctors who simply weren't trained to have nuanced conversations about risk versus benefit. The result: millions of women quietly suffering through symptoms that are actually treatable, because nobody told them their options clearly. Even simple, low-risk treatments like vaginal estrogen (which has a strong safety profile) remain underused.
If you've been white-knuckling your way through symptoms because you assumed HRT "wasn't for you" or "too risky," it might be worth a second conversation with your provider or a new provider.
Medicine moves forward, and menopause care is finally catching up.
You deserve options, not just endurance.
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Medical disclaimer: This post shares general health information and is not intended as personalized medical advice. Please speak with your healthcare provider to determine whether hormone therapy is appropriate for you.