EnRitched Menopause
82: Absorption of estrogen patch and gel
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Are you using a transdermal estrogen patch or gel and wondering why it doesn’t seem to be doing much? New research may have an answer.
In this episode, Dr. Ritch discusses a recent study published in Menopause that suggests some women may not absorb estrogen effectively through the skin — and that could explain why symptoms persist, even with consistent use.
She breaks down what the research…