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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
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Estrogen Patch Reviews
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I couldn't keep them on long enough
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Developed a pulmonary embolism--so I can't take hormones anymore
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The doses of the Vivelle-Dot varied as my side effects were all over the map. Ranging from lethargy, severe mood swings, hot flashes, and sleeplessness my OBGYN put me on Estratest. Yeah, that was another "fun" experience. Read on! I am no longer on this medication - after working for a year, it stopped being effective.
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Used Vivelle Patch
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Hot flushes diminished but I became very aggressive and tearful.
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The patch seems to help.
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In my 2ww
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did not work , didn't have energy, weight gain, i was on the lowest dosage
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I felt a lot better on these
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Vivelle-Dot used
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