Following a massive 162 percent surge in prescriptions and a major FDA label reversal, a critical shortage of estradiol patches is leaving patients and doctors scrambling for alternatives.

Estrogen patches are in short supply as demand for menopause treatments skyrockets, and it could take at least a year for manufacturers to catch up.

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 ...

Estrogen gel vs. patch — which is the better HRT option for you? If menopause symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats, and mood swings are impacting your life, you don’t have to power through. Hormone ...