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Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: pepperminty on February 16, 2021, 09:16:38 AM

Title: Best HRT transdermal patches - what are the pros and cons of each type?
Post by: pepperminty on February 16, 2021, 09:16:38 AM

Hi ladies,

what are the pros and cons of each type of patch please in your experience? Do some absorb better? Are the sizes different? Is one adhesive less likely to cause a reaction than the other? What are the best places to stick them?

many thanks

Pepperminty XX

Title: Re: Best HRT transdermal patches - what are the pros and cons of each type?
Post by: Julia Dizzy on February 16, 2021, 01:40:28 PM

Hi pepperminty,

I've just tried the new FemSeven conti over the last 2 weeks, but they have given me a red ring which still hasn't gone yet, so have stopped using them and will go back to Estradot 50 patches and Utrogestan 100mg daily, which I have been on for a year.

Such a shame, I had really high hopes for them, as they would have been completely transdermal at my old age of 64.. :-\

The Estradot patches were fine for me and didn't leave any red marks, just a bit of the glue remained which came off easily with nail varnish remover.

Am sure other people will let you know their experiences too.

Title: Re: Best HRT transdermal patches - what are the pros and cons of each type?
Post by: pepperminty on February 16, 2021, 02:09:29 PM

Thank you Julia Dizzy,

It is all a minefield trying to get the right regime! I think the estradot ones are smaller?

PMXX