Estrogen patches are harder to find than ever. Here's what to know

The estrogen patch shortage is real, but it's not the whole story. Here's what changed, why demand surged and what women can ...
The New York Times

The Estrogen Patch Surged in Popularity. Now It’s in Shortage.

Changing attitudes around menopause treatment have driven up demand for hormone therapy. By Nina Agrawal Cassie Kircher began using estrogen patches more than 10 years ago, after she had a full ...

Estrogen patches are back in the spotlight and the reason goes back two decades

Estrogen patches are hard to find right now. Here's what's behind the shortage and what your options are if your pharmacy is ...

What Took So Long? Estrogen Patches and the Shift Reshaping Menopause Care

A flawed 2002 study shaped menopause care for two decades. Here’s what the science actually shows about estrogen patches and ...
AOL

Estrogen gel vs. patch HRT: Which is best for me?

This article was reviewed by Julia Switzer, MD, FACOG. Estrogen gel vs. patch — which is the better HRT option for you? If menopause symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats, and mood swings are ...
Women's Health

Why Is There An Estrogen Patch Shortage in the U.S.—And What Can Women Do About It?

After years of being a controversial way of treating symptoms of menopause, hormone therapy is making a comeback. That’s due to a wide range of factors, including a large body of data that shows how ...