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150. Estradiol Patch for Menopause Problems: Dosing, Testing, Shortages and More
The estradiol patch may be convenient, but getting the right dose is far more complicated than it seems.
Finding the right hormone dose is not as simple as picking a number from a chart. Two women can use the same patch and have completely different results.
In this episode, we get into what happens when the dose that controls symptoms also creates side effects, why switching brands can change hormone absorption, and why the patch shortage is creating a problem that goes far beyond an empty pharmacy shelf.
And just when the patch seems like the easiest solution, another question appears: how…
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