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Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: Millie1 on June 27, 2020, 04:39:54 PM

Title: Can I go from a 25 strengh patch to a 50
Post by: Millie1 on June 27, 2020, 04:39:54 PM

Hi all.  I'm wondering if it's safe to go from a 25 strength path to a 50 as I am still sweating profusely, flushes, anxiety.  Granted I have only been on the eveorel patch for 1 week.  The patch is prescribed for twice weekly. 

I'm just so sick of the embarrassment I feel by sweating profusely all the time. 

Thankyou in advance.

Title: Re: Can I go from a 25 strengh patch to a 50
Post by: racjen on June 27, 2020, 05:37:57 PM

It's not unsafe, 25 is a very low dose, but I think a doctor would advise that you need to give it more than a week first x

Title: Re: Can I go from a 25 strengh patch to a 50
Post by: sheila99 on June 28, 2020, 07:32:17 AM

You may well need a higher dose but it's too soon to tell. Flushes should go quite quickly, other symptoms take longer. My anxiety and insomnia took 3 months. I would increase after 3 weeks if there's no improvement. If you're meno rather than peri you need to be a little more cautious to give your body time to get used to it.

Title: Re: Can I go from a 25 strengh patch to a 50
Post by: Salad on June 29, 2020, 09:27:11 AM

Agree with these ladies  :)

Title: Re: Can I go from a 25 strengh patch to a 50
Post by: Tinacros on July 07, 2020, 08:03:49 PM

Hello
I'm post meno and have tried a few different hrts.. I really feel better on the patches though. Still getting flushes. Was thinking of going upto the 37.5 estradot next month if they are not out of stock 🙈