NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The lowest dose of estrogen available in a patch -- 0.014 milligrams per day -- is effective for easing menopausal hot flashes, a study show.This dosage has been shown to increase bone strength, but it was not known whether such micro-dosing relieves menopausal symptoms, note Dr. Gloria A. Bachmann, of the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, and colleagues.
