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A months-long nationwide shortage of estrogen patches used for menopause relief has expanded to include other forms of hormone therapy, The Washington Post reports. The article summary does not specify which products are affected or the scale of the shortages.
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People in the United States who rely on these hormone therapies may face reduced availability. The report does not provide estimates of how many patients are affected.
The article summary gives no timeline for when supplies may improve or details of steps to address the shortage.
Which hormone therapy products are affected
Whether supply improves and when