Hormone replacement therapy and menopause: What experts want you to know

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Original Load Date March 26, 2026, 7:01 p.m.
Last Updated March 26, 2026, 7:01 p.m.
Original URL https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/health/health-wellness-science-news/hormone-replacement-therapy-and-menopause-what-experts-want-you-to-know/3914294/

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Demand for hormone replacement therapy (HRTs), used to provide relief for common menopause symptoms, is on the rise following the FDA’s removal of a black box warning last fall. Some clinics have reported estrogen patch [ shortages ][10] , as prescriptions for women ages 50-65 have increased 86% si...