Estrogen patches
Coverage of Estrogen patches in the Nexus archive.
- How some men could benefit from estrogen patches — yes, the ones women use in menopause
The US faces an estrogen patch shortage, impacting menopausal women's access to hormone therapy. A study in the New England Journal of Medicine suggests that certain men could also benefit from the treatment.
- Estrogen patches are hard to find, and it may not be resolved any time soon
Estrogen patches are in short supply due to rising demand for menopause treatments. Manufacturers may take at least a year to address the shortage.
- There’s an estrogen-patch shortage — but these other menopause treatments can help
There is a shortage of estrogen patches, but other menopause treatments are available through hormone therapy. Despite the shortage, many options exist for those seeking treatment. Hormone therapy provides alternative solutions.
- Women seeking treatment for menopause symptoms face shortage of estrogen patches
Women experiencing perimenopause and menopause are facing challenges in accessing estrogen patches, a key treatment for symptoms like hot flashes and night sweats due to a growing shortage.