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Menopause Treatment Shortage and Alternatives

Updated 2026-05-12 20:35 UTC 1 source Neutral

A shortage of estrogen patches for menopausal treatment has prompted attention to alternative hormone therapies. Despite the shortage, other options are available.

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There’s an estrogen-patch shortage — but these other menopause treatments can help

Despite the shortage of some estrogen patches, we must not forget that there are many options in hormone therapy.

2026-05-12 20:13 UTC