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 ...

Your ideal option depends on your lifestyle and health needs — talk with your healthcare provider to find the best fit. Estrogen gel vs. patch — which is the ...

Most estrogen patch side effects (like bloating, nausea, and breast tenderness) are mild, temporary, and improve as the body adjusts. Less common side effects may affect comfort or quality of life but ...

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DEAR DR. ROACH: I had a complete hysterectomy in my late 40s due to endometriosis. I am now 68 and have been on 0.1-mg patches of estradiol since. Should I ask my gynecologist to do a hormone study, ...

Oral therapy tied to increased cardiovascular risk but not for estrogen-sensitive cancers. HealthDay News — Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) patches carry lower cardiovascular risk than oral HRT ...

By worrying about perimenopause, are young(ish) women missing a rare “golden window” when they shouldn’t actually have to ...