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 ...

Your ideal option depends on your lifestyle and health needs — talk with your healthcare provider to find the best fit. Estrogen gel vs. patch — which is the ...

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Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) patches have to be applied below the waist because they absorb more effectively into body areas with more fatty tissue, such as the lower abdomen, thighs, and ...

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT), widely recognised for its efficacy in alleviating common menopausal symptoms like hot flushes and night sweats, is now the subject of fresh research exploring its ...

Controversy and confusion have shrouded hormone replacement therapy (HRT)—which involves using estrogen to help alleviate menopause symptoms—since a flawed 2002 study suggested it could up your risk ...

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, ...

Research since the original study has found that hormone therapy in menopause can have a slew of potential benefits, including supporting heart health and bone density in women. Research has also ...