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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
118
81%
Infertility
91
70%
Hysterectomy
17
100%
Infertility, Secondary
6
83%
Turner Syndrome
3
100%
Overall, 78% (241 Members) find Estrogen Patch helpful
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Estrogen Patch Reviews

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ongoing for 6 years
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Variaable moods- tried compunded creams- estrigen, progestin and testerone, but I gained puffy weight and sore breasts.
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Just started it on 4/18/07. Has stoped the crying so far
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It's only been a week.
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This patch has worked very well. It's easy to use and remember. No noticeable side effects.
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WORKING GOOD.
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Due to high amt. estrogen in body (saliva test), must wean off..tried to use this and had horrible reaction
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Just started this today; horrible experience...in a big dilemma right now
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Just started it. Don't know if it wil work.
Working / Worked
The vivelle dot relieved the hot flashes and night sweats but I still feel hot most of the time and the flashes come and go.
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