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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Estrogen creams have been touted as a solution to skin aging due to menopause for decades— but estrogen patches may be better for you. Ridofranz Getty Images/iStockphoto Menopause brings with it a ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A patch that delivers estrogen through the skin may prove useful in treating advanced cases of prostate cancer, preliminary research suggests. In a study of 13 prostate ...

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 ...