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Estradiol patches?

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Has anyone used these, and when were they prescribed for you? I'm one day post-transfer (IVF) and am on progesterone suppositories already. I don't really understand why they waited so long to have me start the Estradiol (24 hours after transfer).

Also, has anyone noticed any side effects? They have me on two 100 UG patches at the same time.
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I don't know, but happy to see you on the other side of ET. Fingers crossed for you!
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I used Vivelle patches which are similar to Estradiol patches. I started them a day or two after the transfer. I had no side effects at all. Hope this helps!
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I'm not on a patch, but I am taking progesterone suppository (the one you keep in the fridge) at night and Endometrin (another prog supp, more like a tablet) in the am & pm. So, I'm putting things up in there 3x's a day...joy!
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BTW: what hormone is in the Estradiol patch? Is it estrogen?
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Estradiol and Vivelle are both estrogen supplements.
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I take a shot of progesterone every evening, take three estradiol pills daily and wear a viville dot patch which is estrogen (changed every three days) since the day before ET, I think. Lots of meds and I have to continue this regime until the end of my 9th week.

I'm not sure the reason, but I'm not arguing with the doctor since I'm pregnant with triplets from my first completed IVF cycle.

Blessings to you.
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PS: No side effects that I can tell other than pregnancy side effects.

Take care and God bless.
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I used Estrace (estrogen) starting the day after ET. Progesterone shots.
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Thanks for the info, everyone. I've had the patches on for about 24 hours now--the only side effect I've noticed is a bit of anxiety/restlessness and some trouble sleeping--but honestly that could be my brain trying to deal with the unknown during this horrible 2 week waiting period!!
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I begin the patches on Saturday. Two a day, changing them every other day. Just what we need more hormones!!
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