Description

The ongoing estrogen patch shortage has left many women wondering what to do when their usual prescription simply isn’t available. In this episode of Menopause Rescue, Dr. Polly Watson walks through practical alternatives to the estradiol patch, including estradiol gel, Evamist, Femring, and other routes of estrogen therapy. She explains the pros and cons of each option, important differences between Femring and Estring, and why she remains cautious about oral, sublingual, and compounded injectable estrogen.

Dr. Watson also shares her own experience trying Femring and why it changed her mind about this systemic estrogen option. The goal: help women understand that even during the patch shortage, there are still several ways to access estrogen therapy and work with their healthcare provider to find an appropriate alternative.

Quotes

• “Women absolutely deserve to have access to hormone replacement therapy.” - Dr. Polly Watson
• “This is not just vanity. This is not just about not having a hot flash or having a bad mood or brain fog.” - Dr. Polly Watson
• “I like things that we can adapt and respond within a reasonable time frame if someone has an unexpected side effect.” - Dr. Polly Watson

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