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General Discussion => New Members => Topic started by: Viki Phillips on August 11, 2023, 01:18:32 PM

Title: New to forum and I need a little advice please
Post by: Viki Phillips on August 11, 2023, 01:18:32 PM
Hi,

My name is Viki, I think that I have been in menopause for a few years now, but it seemed to creep up on me, and it's only in the last few months that things reall started effecting me and I did some research.

I had a doctors appointment yesterday, and she was wonderful, immediately gave me a prescription for Evorel Conti, and so far so good. I definitely felt I bit more positive this morning (not sure if this is too soon or not, but I did)!

There is just one thing. My patch came off in the shower this morning, and I couldn't get it to stick again! The doctor did say this shouldn't happen, so not sure if that patch was just a dud.

What do you think? Or does anyone have some advice on how to prevent this. I don't want to go through my prescription in a week, it might be frowned upon!
Title: Re: New to forum and I need a little advice please
Post by: Ayesha on August 11, 2023, 02:00:44 PM
Hi Vicky, welcome to the forum.
While you wait for a response I am sure I have read on here about this happening, perhaps if you did a search with some key words something may come up.

 
Title: Re: New to forum and I need a little advice please
Post by: Ayesha on August 11, 2023, 02:01:06 PM
Hi Vicki, welcome to the forum.
While you wait for a response I am sure I have read on here about this happening, perhaps if you did a search with some key words something may come up.
Title: Re: New to forum and I need a little advice please
Post by: CLKD on August 11, 2023, 02:01:58 PM
It happens.  Usually GPs don't have personal knowledge of how a patch will remain stuck  ::)

 :welcomemm: some put a plaster over the patch whilst swimming/showering or avoid that area completely.

It might be useful for you to keep a mood/food/syptom diary to chart progress.  Do read 'the bladder issues' and vaginal atrophy threads: 4warned is 4armed;-).

Ask away.  We don't bite.
Title: Re: New to forum and I need a little advice please
Post by: Ayesha on August 11, 2023, 02:03:29 PM
Thanks, CLKD, I think I am having one of those days, don't know what I did there, apologies to Viki!
Title: Re: New to forum and I need a little advice please
Post by: CLKD on August 11, 2023, 02:04:11 PM
A senior moment - 1 per day allowed  ;D unless you bring a note  ;)
Title: Re: New to forum and I need a little advice please
Post by: Flossieteacake on August 11, 2023, 02:08:52 PM
Hello and welcome to the forum. My patches come off unless I cover them with Tegaderm dressings. I buy them from Amazon. Do not worry about trying to stick the patch back on. It is best to apply a fresh one. :)
Title: Re: New to forum and I need a little advice please
Post by: Viki Phillips on August 11, 2023, 03:56:04 PM
Thanks all of you for the advice, much appreciated, and good to know it's not just me :)


It happens.  Usually GPs don't have personal knowledge of how a patch will remain stuck  ::)

 :welcomemm: some put a plaster over the patch whilst swimming/showering or avoid that area completely.

It might be useful for you to keep a mood/food/syptom diary to chart progress.  Do read 'the bladder issues' and vaginal atrophy threads: 4warned is 4armed;-).

Ask away.  We don't bite.
Title: Re: New to forum and I need a little advice please
Post by: CLKD on August 11, 2023, 04:03:08 PM
Peri-menopause is rarely 'just me'  ;)

Ask away. We don't bite .......... oh meno-moment, already said that  ::)