Why more people are asking about estrogen patches
[Fox 9 News, May 21, 2026]
Reports of an estrogen patch shortage have people questioning what the patches are and who uses them. Estrogen patches are small, thin, clear adhesives that deliver estrogen into the body to help manage symptoms of perimenopause and menopause. The patches are typically applied once or twice a week.
Fox 9 News interviewed Indy Lane, MD, vice president of Women’s Health at Allina Health, about estrogen patches, who should consider them and the increase in demand.
Fox 9 News interviewed Indy Lane, MD, vice president of Women’s Health at Allina Health, about estrogen patches, who should consider them and the increase in demand.
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