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