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Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: brigidp on February 10, 2017, 09:44:02 PM

Title: weaning off estradot patch
Post by: brigidp on February 10, 2017, 09:44:02 PM

hi. on hrt patch 75mg for nearly 3 years following a surgical hysterectomy because of endometriosis. any suggestions as to best way to wean myself off. I am 53yrs old. >:(

Title: Re: weaning off estradot patch
Post by: Tinkerbell on February 10, 2017, 10:10:55 PM

I am the same age as you and I just wondered why you wanted to discontinue with your patch?
They are available in different doses, I wonder if you would be able to reduce the dose gradually that way :-\

Title: Re: weaning off estradot patch
Post by: cubagirl on February 10, 2017, 10:52:41 PM

If considering weaning off, try lowering patch size over a period of time. You can get 50mg, 37.5mg & 25mg. Maybe lower to 50 for a while to see how it goes.

Title: Re: weaning off estradot patch
Post by: brigidp on February 11, 2017, 11:26:16 AM

strong history of maternal breast cancer, health reasons. tried reducing matrix patch but each time ended back on the same dose of 75mg. thanks for replying.