Sharon Malone says oestrogen patch shortages need not halt hormone therapy

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"The estrogen patch is not your only option. Systemic estrogen falls into two categories. Um there's transermal of which the patch is transermal, just means it just goes through the skin. So if you're out of patches, if you want to say, "Oh, but I really want to stay with the transermal," you can use a spray, you can use a gel."

Sharon Malone says reported shortages of oestrogen patches reflect rising demand that manufacturers should have anticipated. She advises patients to ask clinicians about transdermal options such as sprays or gels, different patch doses, or oral therapy depending on individual needs.