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

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

Increased demand for hormone therapy treatments and intermittent supply disruptions have created what experts say is a perfect storm that is leaving many women frustrated at the pharmacy counter.

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 ...

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 ...

(CNN) — Emily Padgett has spent months trying to get her hands on estrogen patches, bouncing between pharmacies, transferring prescriptions and switching brands three times. For a couple of anxious ...

Pharmacies did not anticipate the surge of interest in this therapy for perimenopause and menopause symptoms, resulting in shortages. What should you do if you can’t get your patch? Estrogen patch ...

Estrogen patches, one of the most common forms of hormone therapy for women, are becoming harder to find, and some manufacturers say a recent action by Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert ...