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The Hormone Patch Crises: Solutions Amidst the Shortage
HRT Patch Shortage: Switching to Compounded Creams and Pellets | The Vagina Doctor PodcastDuncan Turner, MD and co-host Karen Spaulding discuss ongoing stress and patient disruption caused by difficulty accessing hormone replacement therapy patches, with patients calling multiple pharmacies and prescriptions being repeatedly moved. They argue it is effectively a shortage despite FDA statements framing it as an accessibility issue, and warn patients feel unwell and may face risks when HRT is interrupted. They recommend transitioning to alternatives such as transdermal compounded creams from…
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