Estrogen

How some men could benefit from estrogen patches — yes, the ones women use in menopause

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How some men could benefit from estrogen patches — yes, the ones women use in menopause

Pass the patch. The US is in the middle of an estrogen patch shortage, with menopausal women struggling to get ahold of hormone therapy to stave off their symptoms — and experts don’t think the problem’s likely to resolve any time soon. But a study recently published in the New England Journal of Medicine found … Read more

The Overlooked (but Serious) Symptoms of Menopause

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The Overlooked (but Serious) Symptoms of Menopause

Photo: Stramp (Shutterstock) Generally speaking, menopause, which is defined as going a full 12 months without a period, can happen anytime ranging between the late 30s to late 50s, with the average age being 52. In the time period leading up to menopause, which is known as perimenopause, the body can go through a number … Read more