The Journal

Safety & cost

Side effects, risks and what hormone therapy costs, laid out with the research behind them.

Safety & costDraftEstradiol side effects: what's common, what's serious, and how route mattersCommon and serious estradiol side effects from FDA labels, how pills, patches, creams and vaginal estrogen differ, and the boxed warning in plain English.10 min read

Safety & costDraftProgesterone side effects: what's common, what's serious, and what to watch forProgesterone side effects from the FDA label: drowsiness, breast tenderness, headache, bloating, mood, warning signs, and how it compares with progestins.10 min read
Safety & costDraftIs HRT safe? What the research says nowAn honest look at HRT safety: what the WHI found, what changed since, breast cancer and blood clot risk, timing, route, and who should not take hormones.10 min read
Safety & costDraftHow much does HRT cost? Insurance, HSA/FSA, and telehealth explainedWhat drives the cost of hormone therapy, how insurance coverage works, whether HSA and FSA funds can pay for it, and what WarriorBabe Health charges.9 min read