SPOKANE, Wash. — Menopausal women who rely on hormone patches for symptom relief are facing supply shortages as pharmacies struggle to keep up with increasing demand for the popular treatment method.
Dr. Kelley Mathia is an OBGYN physician who operates specialized menopause clinic Mathia Menopause Medicine. She says she’s witnessed the growing need for hormone therapy firsthand. Women seek her treatment for debilitating symptoms that significantly impact their daily lives.
The symptoms extend far beyond the commonly known hot flashes and night sweats. Women also experience deep fatigue, joint pain, unusual itching, heart palpitations and sleep disturbances…