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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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Pulled hair on stomach 2 much:(

Felt jumpy esp after going off of it.
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Took this in the past.
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Started on lowest dose after hysterectomy and seemed to be working fine, but my ob-byn I thought I needed a higher dose. He increased the dosage and I felt terrible.
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Used Vivelle as part of IVF.
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0.1 dose patch that I have to change every week. I think it's working ok, but isn't enough estrogen. Hate the Lint Rings!!!
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My levels went up but I didn't feel much of a difference physically.
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did it's job
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Huge improvement over sleep problems and mental state
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worked two patches per week alternting sides below the hips
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Works very well.
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