This article was reviewed by Julia Switzer, MD, FACOG. Key Takeaways Estrogen gels and patches are both effective HRT options ...

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) patches have to be applied below the waist because they absorb more effectively into body areas with more fatty tissue, such as the lower abdomen, thighs, and ...

It’s a sign of just how much attitudes about the patches, and about menopause, have changed. After a report in 2002 suggested ...

There are other options for hormone therapy.

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) has always been a flashpoint in women's health, but the latest debate isn't happening in journals or clinics-it's unfolding on stage. At a SXSW panel on menopause ...

It is common to experience some vaginal bleeding for about 6 months when you begin using hormone therapy (HT) patches. If you’re still bleeding after this, or your bleeding is heavy, your doctor can ...

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 ...

Women who can’t get the menopause hormone therapy they need after years of shortages are cutting patches in half, leaving ...

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 ...