Women with menopause symptoms should be offered hormone replacement therapy (HRT) as a first-line treatment instead of therapy, advises the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE).

Women with menopause symptoms should be offered hormone replacement therapy (HRT) - oestrogen and progesterone - as a first ...

Treatment for psychiatric illnesses, pain relief containing fentanyl, diabetes drug Ozempic, HRT patches for menopause, and medication for ADHD are coming up short around the country.

HRT patches used by menopausal woman are in short supply with other vital medication including Ozempic and antibiotics for ...

But how do you know which is right for you? HRT is taken in the form of tablets, gels, patches, sprays, creams and pessaries that contain oestrogen to tackle menopausal symptoms like hot flushes ...

Researchers have developed a patch for easier and more effective treatment of psoriasis. The method may also be used in treatment of other inflammatory skin diseases.

Women who use HRT patches rather than pills run less risk of developing heart problems, say scientists. They are urging doctors to prescribe the patches as a safer option for women who need ...

“When HRT is taken transdermally in the form of patch, gel or spray, it is not associated with an increased risk of blood clots, but when it is taken orally there is a very small increase in ...

One review also suggests that transdermal estrogen (such as gels and patches) may have a greater cardioprotective effect than oral estrogen or estrogen combined with progesterone. However ...

But when you do reach "the change" — menopause — the potential symptoms can alter your life in ways you might not expect. Menopause is a natural part of aging, and while you may feel out of ...

Vitamin patches are trending as a convenient alternative to supplements, but experts remain skeptical about their ability to bypass the body’s natural barriers. This transdermal patch is ...