# Topical Estrogen Treatments The Estrogen Boost by Musely Treats Symptoms of Menopause By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2024-07-31 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-estrogen-boost References: [newbeauty](https://www.newbeauty.com/topical-estrogen-for-menopausal-skin/) & [musely](https://www.musely.com/estrogen-boost)  Oral hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is one way that women treat [symptoms of perimenopause and menopause](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/symphony-natural-health), and estrogen-based prescription topical HRT creams like The Estrogen Boost by [Musely](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dermatologist-approved) provide an alternative. While orally administrated estrogen can put a burden on the liver, topical estrogen products offer a more direct delivery with potentially fewer side effects. This newly launched topical estrogen product with estriol and estradiol is formulated to be applied to the legs, arms or hands, and gradually makes its way into the bloodstream via the skin. Naturally, mimicking natural physiological hormone distribution patterns, this delivery system helps to address everything from [hot flashes and night sweats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mycobenefits-peri-meno) to fatigue and sleep disturbances. Additionally, this hydrating topical formulation helps to stimulate the production of collagen and elastin for healthier hair and stronger nails. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 27% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Topical HRT Solutions:** Creams like The Estrogen Boost offer a gentler alternative to oral HRT by bypassing the liver. - **Personalized Menopause Care:** Tailored hormone treatments can better address individual symptoms such as hot flashes and sleep disturbances. - **Skin-absorbed Hormone Therapy:** Direct skin application of hormone treatments allows for smoother delivery into the bloodstream with fewer side effects. ### Where This Applies - **Pharmaceuticals:** The development of topical hormone treatments represents a significant shift in how menopausal symptoms are managed. - **Cosmetics and Personal Care:** Combining hormone therapies with skincare products introduces multifunctional health and beauty solutions. - **Women's Health:** Advancements in hormone delivery methods emphasize the importance of specialized care for perimenopausal and menopausal women. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Menopausal Support Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evvy-estradiol-vaginal-cream.md) - [Menopause Relief Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/menopause-relief1.md) - [Plant-Powered Menopause Supplements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-menopause-capsule.md) - [Prescription-Strength Midlife Skincare](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/midi-health-skincare.md) - [Hydrating Menopause Face Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vichy-neovadiol-peri-menopause.md) - [Menopause Symptom-Alleviating Supplements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mellow-menopause.md) - [Hormone-Focused Metabolic Supplements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metabolic-control.md) - [Science-Backed Menopause Relief Supplements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meno.md) - [Rejuvenating Biotech Serums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mystro-revive-renewing-serum.md)