It’s a sign of just how much attitudes about the patches, and about menopause, have changed. After a report in 2002 suggested that hormone therapy increased the risks of breast cancer and ...

There are other options for hormone therapy.

This article was reviewed by Julia Switzer, MD, FACOG. Key Takeaways Estrogen gels and patches are both effective HRT options for easing menopause symptoms like hot … ...

This article was reviewed by Julia Switzer, MD, FACOG. Key takeaways: Most estrogen patch side effects (like bloating, nausea, and breast tenderness) are mild, temporary, and improve as the body ...

Rising interest in hormone therapy for premenopause and menopause symptoms has led to estrogen patch shortages. Experts share strategies to try to find this medication or stretch out what you have.

The demand for medical patches that deliver steady doses of estrogen is soaring as women of a certain age seek relief from symptoms of menopause and perimenopause. Sales of estradiol patches have ...

Menopause clinics across the U.S. are hearing from women who are having trouble filling prescriptions for estrogen patches, a common hormone replacement therapy. “There’s just more demand for these ...