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Jun 17, 2026

US Faces Progesterone Shortages as Demand for Menopause and Fertility Treatments Increases

Healthcare providers and patients across the United States are reporting intermittent shortages of oral progesterone, a hormone widely used in fertility and menopause treatments. The supply strain reflects growing demand for hormone replacement therapy.

Jun 17, 2026·3 sources
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Top claims

  • ▪CVS Health reported that manufacturers have been unable to provide sufficient Hormone Replacement Therapy supplies for several months
  • ▪Medical experts caution against using compounded progesterone as it is not subject to the same strict regulatory process as FDA-approved drugs
  • ▪Progesterone-containing HRT prescriptions for women aged 45 and older more than tripled between January 2021 and May 2026

Subtopics

Hormone optimization1Public healthcare1Reproductive Health1Women’s health1

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