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 ...
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, ...
Transdermal estradiol patches — the same ones used to curb menopause symptoms in women — are an effective alternative to luteinizing hormone–releasing hormone agonists to lower PSA levels in men with ...
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. Estrogen Patch Side Effects: What to Expect Key takeaways: Most estrogen patch side effects (like bloating, nausea, … ...
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, ...