FDA OKs hormone therapy for vaginal condition tied to menopause: 4 things to know

The FDA approved TherapeuticsMD’s hormone therapy Imvexxy for a vaginal condition linked to low estrogen levels during menopause, the company announced May 30.

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Here are four things to know:

1. Imvexxy is intended to treat moderate-to-severe dyspareunia, or vaginal pain associated with sex. The condition is a symptom of vulvar and vaginal atrophy, which often occurs during menopause when women produce less estrogen.

2. The hormone therapy is administered as a softgel capsule inserted into the vagina and will be available in two doses.

3. Imvexxy contains a black box warning on its label, noting the risk of endometrial and breast cancers, cardiovascular disorders, and probable dementia.

4. TherapeuticsMD plans to conduct a post-approval observational study on the drug’s safety per the FDA’s request.

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