Shortages of Oral Progesterone Affect Menopause Treatment Access

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Published: 2026-06-17
Category: health
Source: KFGO (via Reuters)
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The U.S. is facing intermittent shortages of oral progesterone, which is critical for hormone replacement therapy. This shortage is attributed to a surge in demand following the FDA's removal of a safety warning, impacting many patients relying on these treatments. The situation raises concerns about access to essential medications for menopause management.

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