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(also known as Climara, Vivelle, Vivelle-Dot)
The estrogen patch is a delivery system for estradiol used as hormone replacement therapy to treat the symptoms of menopause, such as hot flashes and vaginal dryness, and to prevent osteoporosis. Originally marketed as Vivelle? (Novartis), it was discontinued in 2003 and reintroduced in a smaller form as Vivelle-Dot?. ... more at Wikipedia

Treatment Success Rate

Top 5 Communities
Condition Members Success
Menopause
117
80%
Infertility
91
70%
Hysterectomy
17
100%
Infertility, Secondary
6
83%
Turner Syndrome
3
100%
Overall, 78% (240 Members) find Estrogen Patch helpful
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Estrogen Patch Reviews

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Ihad really bad leg cramps
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Just started Dr gave me a higher dose and I feel unsafe with it. It's easy to use, and I will take it for another month and check my levels-change dosage or quit
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used with IVF cycle
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vivelle patch leaves quite a mark and alot of sticky stuff, bruised trying to get it off
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Works great and can be cut to alter dosage.
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Brought the libido back, but no so much for the fertility.
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I am currently using this for the first time. Just had a FET a few days ago, so can't say wether or not they 'worked'. Side effects:moody
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Have only been on this a couple weeks and hot flashes have diminished but having bad depression wondering if anyone else is feeling this way?
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Will be using for the 1st 10 weeks of pregnancy!
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I now believe I have cancer. I see the doctor in about a month since she didnt have any openings sooner than that. I want to switch to another med.. any ideas which one has least side effects and risk?
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