This article was reviewed by Julia Switzer, MD, FACOG. Estrogen Patch Side Effects: What to Expect Key takeaways: Most estrogen patch side effects (like bloating, nausea, ...

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 ...

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is an option for women to help manage their symptoms of menopause. From its potential benefits and applications to risks and side effects, here’s what’s worth knowing ...

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 ...

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 ...

But "black box" warnings on hormone replacement therapy (HRT) that warned of heightened risks from breast cancer, stroke or ...

Women on hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for at least 10 years before their final period may have a lower risk of developing breast cancer or having a heart attack or stroke, analysis suggests.

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, ...