As Dr. Richardson puts it, “Many women find the effects of a low-dose estrogen patch just short of miraculous.” My patch is a little miracle. It looks like a Band-Aid with magical healing ...

Ultra-low-dose birth control pills have between 10-20 micrograms of estrogen. These are best for people who are very sensitive to negative side effects when taking combination birth control pills.

Low-dose therapy is also associated with beneficial effects on bone metabolism and vaginal tissue. Delivery method may be important: estrogen can be administered by patch, gel, mist, vaginal cream ...