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Author Topic: So we can’t get hold of estrogen patches... what’s a sensible swap... ?  (Read 718 times)

TraceyTracey

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So we can’t get hold of estrogen patches... what’s a sensible swap... ?
« on: August 31, 2019, 06:52:17 AM »
I know everyone is different.. and a change in HRT can be difficult to get right and regulate but.. if we cannot get hold of the patches anytime soon what's a sensible alternative?   

I want to be prepared if at all possible.  I have a handful of patches left sadly.   I am on Evorel 50 x 2 per week and Merina coil.

Thank you ladies  :)
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Butterfly22

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Re: So we can’t get hold of estrogen patches... what’s a sensible swap... ?
« Reply #1 on: August 31, 2019, 07:41:26 AM »
Yes gel, I ran out of patches and can't get them so I'm on gel. Unfortunately the doctors ect think one size fits all. Well it doesn't. I feel awful and am really upset I can't get my patches. 20 years menopausal and still not settled on something thanks to silly manufacturers:( xx
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TraceyTracey

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Re: So we can’t get hold of estrogen patches... what’s a sensible swap... ?
« Reply #2 on: September 01, 2019, 08:37:36 AM »
Thanks ladies  :)


So have many of you tried a move to estrogen gel after patches and how did that go?   
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MicheleMaBelle

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Re: So we can’t get hold of estrogen patches... what’s a sensible swap... ?
« Reply #3 on: September 01, 2019, 06:53:17 PM »
Dunno TT- I went from gel to patches as I just didn't get on with the gel. I'm dreading the thought of having to go back ☹️
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