More Women Turn to Hormone Therapy to Manage Menopause Transition, Leading to Shortage of Estrogen Patches

More women turn to hormone therapy to manage menopause transition, leading to shortage of estrogen patches

For two years, Dodie Baker endured intense hot flashes that disrupted her sleep. Eventually, she and her doctor decided to try hormone therapy to treat her menopausal symptoms — a decision they made at a time when hormone therapy was widely viewed as risky.

What to do if you're affected by the estrogen patch shortage

OREGON – Estrogen patches are facing a nationwide shortage. We spoke with NBC5’s Dr. Robin Miller on Docs on Call to learn what to do if you can’t get your patches. The hormone therapy medication is commonly used to treat menopause symptoms. However, rising demand and supply chain issues have made the patches harder to […] The post What to do if you’re affected by the estrogen patch shortage appeared first on KOBI-TV NBC5 / KOTI-TV NBC2.