As the estrogen patch shortage continues, lawmakers and doctors are calling on the FDA for action

Name: As the estrogen patch shortage continues, lawmakers and doctors are calling on the FDA for action
Uploaded: 2026-09-03T07:44:00-0700
Duration: 5 min 28 s
Description: Women across the country are reporting ongoing difficulty filling prescriptions for estrogen patches used to treat symptoms of menopause. As demand for hormone replacement therapy continues to grow, some patients and doctors are now calling on the Food and Drug Administration to formally recognize a shortage of the medications.

Women across the country are reporting ongoing difficulty filling prescriptions for estrogen patches used to treat symptoms of menopause. As demand for hormone replacement therapy continues to grow, some patients and doctors are now calling on the Food and Drug Administration to formally recognize a shortage of the medications.