Why some women in menopause are taking testosterone to manage symptoms – CBS News Watch CBS News Some menopausal women are taking testosterone or other forms of hormone replacement therapy in order to circumvent certain symptoms. Dr. Taraneh Shirazian explains the potential risks and benefits. Source link
Hormone replacement therapy is having a resurgence as more doctors prescribe it to treat menopause symptoms. But millions of women with menopause can’t take HRT due to medical reasons, including breast cancer survivors. Dr. Mindy Goldman, chief clinical officer for Midi Health and a clinical professor at UCSF, joins CBS News to discuss. Source link
Many women struggling with menopause symptoms can find advice on social media claiming to offer relief, but many of these tips are unproven. Dr. Kathleen Jordan, chief medical officer at Midi Health, joins CBS News to discuss. Source link
There’s a growing struggle for women who are seeking treatment for perimenopause and menopause amid a shortage of estrogen patches, one of the most effective ways to get relief from hot flashes and night sweats. Meg Oliver and Dr. Celine Gounder report. Source link
DALLAS — Women suffering through the hot flashes, night sweats, mood changes and sleep problems that can come with menopause — all while looking in the mirror and noticing signs of aging — are being bombarded with products. More open conversations about menopause and the period leading up to it — called perimenopause — are … Read more
Dr. Mary Claire Haver, a board certified OBGYN and certified menopause specialist, joins CBS News to discuss her upcoming book, The New Perimenopause, and more. Source link
A nationwide surge in demand for hormone replacement therapy is fueling shortages of estrogen patches, leaving some women scrambling to manage symptoms of perimenopause and menopause. Since 2021, there has been a 72% increase in women using hormone replacement therapy, according to a study by Epic Research. Manufacturers of estradiol patches have struggled to keep … Read more