While women’s health research has historically been underrepresented, there have been significant strides in recent years. However, key areas, especially hormone replacement, remain underfunded, underprioritized, and poorly translated into everyday clinical practice.
Outdated assumptions, limited study populations, and decades of confusion have led to persistent gaps in treatment. Fortunately, women continue to advocate for better options, and Fem Excel is leading the change.
Fem Excel supports women’s hormonal health and overall well-being. Whether navigating the stages of menopause or managing the challenges of PCOS, Fem Excel offers compassionate care through a proactive healthcare plan that puts women first.
The Study That Set Women’s Hormone Health Back
In the early 2000s, the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) study made headlines with alarming claims about the risks of hormone replacement therapy (HRT). The trial, which used synthetic hormones – including estrogen derived from horse urine and a synthetic progestin – suggested increased risks of breast cancer, heart disease, stroke, and blood clots. The results sparked widespread fear and caused a dramatic drop in HRT prescriptions. In the following year alone, HRT use in the U.S. declined by 38%. That’s roughly 5.7 million women.
Thankfully, over time, the study’s conclusions were widely re-evaluated. Experts pointed to flaws in the study design, such as the age of participants (many were well past menopause), and questioned the general applicability of the findings. The risks were ultimately found to be overstated, particularly for women starting HRT near menopause.
Despite this new information, the damage was already done. The WHI study reshaped public perception of HRT almost overnight, and that fear persists to this day. Millions of women were taken off treatment or denied access entirely, while misinformation continues to influence doctors and patients alike.
Fem Excel is changing that. By providing personalized care with bioidentical hormones (molecularly identical to those the body produces), Fem Excel is restoring trust in hormone therapy and putting effective, evidence-based care back in women’s hands.
Personal Hormone Therapy is Key to Effective Menopause Management
Menopause may be more openly discussed today, but effective treatment is still too often missing. Fem Excel’s therapies go beyond masking symptoms of menopause, targeting root causes with personalized HRT to provide relief.
Unlike traditional synthetic hormone treatment only administered during part of the month, Fem Excel’s bioidentical hormones follow the body’s natural rhythms with an optimal daily dosage.
This approach has led to considerably better outcomes for members receiving HRT for menopause treatment, perimenopause treatment, and other therapies. Members have reported significantly reduced symptoms and feeling rejuvenated and energized.Through Fem Excel Medical’s The Excel Advantage™ for Women, members can work side-by-side with their medical professional team to address issues head-on, empowering women and leaving them with a greater sense of wholeness and enhanced well-being.
Dispelling HRT Misconceptions and Myths
HRT has sparked debate for decades. Some of it has been informed, but much of it has been misleading. Researchers have further explored the topic two decades later for more clearly defined results. When administered properly, science supports both the safety and efficacy of these treatments. This highlights the importance of having a dedicated healthcare professional working with members to ensure the right care.
Fem Excel’s team of doctors and hormone experts brings years of experience and expertise to the field. They work as advocates and educators to their members, emphasizing transparency. Contrary to the initial study’s findings, the results of leaving various conditions untreated can lead to far more significant health issues later on, such as cardiovascular disease and osteoporosis. With HRT online, available when and where members need it, women can access greater care and preventive measures.
Personalized Care for Excel-lent Outcomes
Whether seeking PCOS treatment, progesterone therapy, or working to restore hormonal balance, Fem Excel partners with members through its online HRT clinic to meet their individual needs. This personalized approach is earning recognition from both the medical community and the women it serves.
Fem Excel was named one of the 5,000 fastest-growing private companies in the U.S. and recognized by Better Healthcare Review as the Top Hormone Therapy Company of 2025.
With more than 100,000 patients treated through its online clinic, the impact of this approach speaks for itself. Fem Excel is proud to deliver care that transforms lives and sets a new standard in hormone health.
