Bethesda, MD - In a head-to-head crossover comparison, oral estrogen therapy (ET) was associated with a sustained increase in the inflammatory marker C-reactive protein (CRP) among postmenopausal ...

The proportion of patients achieving a prostate-specific antigen nadir less than or equal to 0.2 ng/ml was exactly the same for patients treated with transdermal estradiol patches and those treated ...

Based on phase 3 trial findings, investigators conclude that transdermal estradiol should be a standard of care ADT option for patients with nonmetastatic prostate cancer. Transdermal estradiol (tE2) ...

Compared with transdermal treatment, the use of oral hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is associated with a greater risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE), according to a retrospective database study.

Several drugs containing bioidentical 17β-estradiol are currently on the market in the form of oral tablets, vaginal cream, rings, nasal spray skin patches and percutaneous gels. Estradiol can be ...

New Haven, CT - April 19, 2004 – Low-dose transdermal hormone therapy (HT) remains a viable short-term alternative for women to treat debilitating menopausal symptoms, offer lipid protection and ...

Fact checked by Jennifer Klump Key Takeaways The FDA has removed the black box warning on hormone therapy, which had ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio (Oct 21, 2025)—Hormone therapy–oral and transdermal–remains the most effective treatment for such bothersome menopause symptoms as hot flashes and is generally considered safe for most ...

Skyrocketing demands for estrogen patches have led to a shortage of the medication. A representative for CVS Health, the largest pharmacy chain in the U.S., confirmed the shortage, telling PEOPLE, ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Data were derived from the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging. Earlier age at menopause was associated with ...

Additionally, females with hypogonadism, like Ashley, are at increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Numerous studies link oral estrogen therapy to increased cardiovascular risk. This is thought to ...