Hormone replacement therapy, or HRT, can be given as estrogen only, progesterone only or estrogen plus progesterone to combat symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes, chills, night sweats, sleep ...

The proportion of patients achieving a prostate-specific antigen nadir less than or equal to 0.2 ng/ml was exactly the same for patients treated with transdermal estradiol patches and those treated ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . As researchers continue to assess complications of COVID-19, one striking difference has become clear — men who ...

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, ...

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 ...

This article was reviewed by Julia Switzer, MD, FACOG. Key Takeaways Estrogen gels and patches are both effective HRT options for easing menopause symptoms like hot flashes and mood swings. Gels offer ...

Estradiol 0.05mg/day, 0.1mg/day; ext-rel transdermal film. Initially one 0.05mg/day patch twice per week applied to trunk (avoid breasts, waistline). May be given continuously if patient does not have ...

DALLAS – April 16, 2003 – Administering estrogen replacement therapy via a skin patch rather than a pill minimizes a cardiovascular risk factor in postmenopausal women, according to researchers at UT ...

Menopause brings with it a number of major changes for women, including changes to skin health and appearance. As estrogen levels decline during menopause, many women notice increased wrinkles or ...

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(CNN) — People who use estrogen-only pills during menopause were more likely to be diagnosed with high blood pressure than those using patches or creams, a new study found. However, doctors who treat ...