79. The FDA Lifts the Black Box Warning on Vaginal Estrogen: What It Means for Women’s Health and Sexual Wellness

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Women Mastering Midlife

Victoria Byrd, Pharmacist and Certified Menopause Health Coach

80 episodes

5 days ago

The Women Mastering Midlife Podcast is your go-to show for evidence-based support through perimenopause, menopause, and midlife transitions. Hosted by pharmacist and women’s health coach Victoria Byrd, each episode explores hormone health, brain fog, sleep, nutrition, strength training, and mental well-being. Hear expert interviews and real stories from women navigating midlife with clarity, confidence, and purpose. Subscribe for smart, empowering content every week. Topics: Midlife Menopause & Perimenopause Hormone Health Women's Wellness Aging Well Nutrition over 40 Integrative Health

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79. The FDA Lifts the Black Box Warning on Vaginal Estrogen: What It Means for Women’s Health and Sexual Wellness

Women Mastering Midlife

31 minutes 54 seconds

5 days ago

79. The FDA Lifts the Black Box Warning on Vaginal Estrogen: What It Means for Women’s Health and Sexual Wellness

In this special solo episode of *Women Mastering Midlife*, host **Victoria Byrd, RPh**, wraps up the Sexual Wellness Series with a timely and powerful discussion. Recorded on the very day the **FDA removed the black box warning from vaginal estrogen**, Victoria explores what this historic decision means for women in perimenopause and menopause.

From sexual wellness products to the importance of safe intimacy, body awareness, and pleasure as a birthright, Victoria reviews highlights from her conversations with experts throughout the series, including intimacy coach Shana Stewart, nurse practitioner Megan, Rosebud Woman founder Christine, and NP Vanessa Weiland.

She also shares insights from the Menopause Society Conference, discussing:

* Why vaginal estrogen is now recognized as safe and effective

* The difference between vaginal moisturizers and lubricants

* The evolving role of vibrator therapy and sensate touch as medical tools for women’s health

* The cultural stigma and shame still surrounding female pleasure

* How open communication and education can transform sexual wellness at midlife

Victoria closes the episode with practical recommendations on trusted sexual wellness brands, including Intimate Rose, Pelvic People, Rosebud Woman, Bonafide, Uberlube, and Good Clean Love, and reminds listeners that pleasure, comfort, and connection are essential parts of well-being.

Listen to this empowering finale and join the movement to reclaim sexual wellness in midlife.

Resources & Links:

* FDA ruling on vaginal estrogen: https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/hhs-advances-womens-health-removes-misleading-fda-warnings-hormone-replacement-therapy

* Intimate Rose

Bonafide Revaree

Pelvic People Ohnut and Kiwi

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