How some men could benefit from estrogen patches — yes, the ones women use in menopause

Amid a nationwide estrogen patch shortage affecting menopausal women, a recent study in the New England Journal of Medicine reveals that some men could also benefit from the treatment. The research suggests that estrogen patches might help men with conditions like heart disease and osteoporosis, potentially offering a new therapeutic avenue. This development is significant as it expands the potential uses of a commonly known hormone therapy, which could alleviate symptoms in both men and women, reshaping treatment approaches for various health issues.