09/10/2026
It’s and I got to thrive alongside Lindsay from Women’s Health NPs as we discussed the that the U.S. FDA has yet to recognize despite patients and clinicians and pharmacists from all across the country reporting the difficulties of getting these prescriptions into the hands of patients. We are so grateful to Molly from Rep. Debbie Dingell office for taking the time to meet with us today and work to strategize how to improve access. Coming away from the meeting, I was feeling an overall sense of optimism; not because we think something is going to change overnight but because the stories we were able to share are powerful. The taboo surrounding menopause is falling because women share their stories, and in doing so not only help others feel less alone, but also share the ways they have found help.
So, keep sharing: petitions, pharmacies, clinicians, books, podcasts, courses… everything that has helped you navigate midlife, everyone who has helped you feel like you again, and all the ways we can get loud and advocate for ourselves and for others.
I am deeply, profoundly grateful to live in a country with the freedom to speak up about what is wrong, and to work alongside dedicated lawmakers who are listening to our stories and willing to fight to make things better.
And I will never stop being profoundly grateful for the trust my patients put in me, for sharing their stories and letting me into their lives.
It is, truly, a privilege.
Now, go share your stories, and let’s get LOUD!
Here’s the link to the MENOPUNKS petition to get the FDA to declare a patch shortage: https://www.change.org/p/ask-the-fda-to-declare-an-estrogen-patch-shortage
