Love the transdermal system. No more hot flashes, vaginal dryness, or sleepless nights. Had some break-through bleeding first few months (light period) but that was explained to me by physician before I started it. I've been on it about 1.5 years now and only side-effect is weight gain around my waist. I've researched other HRT and think this is the best. I'm on the lowest dose 0.05/0.14. Is ...
I used the patch for 2 weeks and then started bleeding. I still have my uterus and ovaries so maybe this is why. My doctor had me come in and have an ultrasound to make sure nothing else was wrong. All o.k. on the ultrasound. I'm disappointed because my hot flashes were very minimal. I'd rather have "hot flashes" than bleed.
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Anna | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
8/26/2023
Condition: "Change of Life" Signs
Overall rating 5.0
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Life-changer. I cannot say how well this works for me. Literally no more perimenopausal symptoms (or, as WebMD archaically refers to them "change of life" symptoms). I had some spotting for the first ten days ago, and the first two or three days were not great in terms of mood, but after that it was amazing. No more hot flashes, no more anxiety, no more anything. I love this.
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Adrain Hurst | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
7/14/2023
Condition: Low Estrogen After Operation to Remove Ovaries
Overall rating 5.0
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Combipatch resolved night sweats, hot flashes, migraines, irritability and restored my life to normal. Wish I had known about it when I first had an ovary removed in my 30's and became perimenopausal.
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moxieme | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
3/13/2023
Condition: "Change of Life" Signs
Overall rating 4.7
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Been on this patch since 2020 w/ no issues (belly placement) but within the last 8-10 weeks of use the skin under the patch gets red and bumpy w/in a day or so and very itchy. When the patch is removed the red mark stays on my skin for weeks. I can literally count 8 different circles of varying degrees of irritation on my stomach right now. This has never happened before--used to be once I removed the patch and washed off the circle of adhesive you couldn't even tell where the patch had been. Not sure if they changed the formula or the adhesive or what but I may have to discontinue use, which would be a shame. First I will try putting it on my buttocks as another reviewer says she did. Read More Read Less
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Aneka | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
1/29/2023
Condition: "Change of Life" Signs
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I went through menopause( early) 20 years ago. Had terrible hot flashes.
Was on bio identical hormones until 2 years ago. Doctor said estrogen level too high. she switched me to Combipatch. Ok for 2 years, but now causes rash immediately upon application. Terrible adhesive? Red , itchy irritated skin for 2
days after removal. It’s unbearable. Please change adhesive!!!!!!!!!!!
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Karen | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/17/2022
Condition: "Change of Life" Signs
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I'm almost 54 and started experiencing weight gain (20#), fatigue and brain fog. I still had regular periods like clockwork. Since starting the Noven combipatch just a few weeks ago I have less night sweats and I do think I feel better overall. I didn't have a period like usual, so I'm wondering if this is normal?? I see that many women experience unusual bleeding and I am experiencing absolutely NONE. It seems like my hair and skin is oilier than usual, so this could certainly be a side affect as well. Read More Read Less
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Katherine | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
6/21/2022
Condition: "Change of Life" Signs
Overall rating 4.7
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I have loved this patch!! Was doing the implant, and I could not get regulated on that, so this patch has been a lifesaver - HOWEVER - the itching is awful! I always end up scratching my skin to the point of irritation... please address the adhesive! Thank you a forever client!
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Anonymous | 0-2 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
5/25/2022
Condition: "Change of Life" Signs
Overall rating 4.0
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Love this patch! It helped me tremendously! No more hot flashes, mood swings, or insomnia. The problem is that it’s soooo itchy on my skin. I put it on my butt because my belly was extra sensitive from the adhesive. My butt also get a red spot and itchy wherever I put the patch, but I can’t take life without it. If only it didn’t itch my skin. Please, please, please change the adhesive!!!!!
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Deni B. | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
2/13/2022
Condition: "Change of Life" Signs
Overall rating 5.0
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I have used the combipatch for 2 years. It has relieved all of my menopausal symptoms. I suffered from 15-20 severe hot flashes a day and could barely work or sleep at night. I was miserable. My GYN first recommended a low dose paxil which did not help, then the combipatch. I was a little hesitant about using a hormone but because I was so desperate I decided to try it for a while. Well after 2 years and no hot flashes I love it! I will try to wean off at some point but I want to make sure all the menopausal symptoms are gone. The combipatch gave me back my life!Read More Read Less
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Saltena | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
2/10/2022
Condition: "Change of Life" Signs
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I’ve had some minor spotting, between weeks 3 & 5. Comes and goes. Not enough to use a liner.
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Saltena | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
2/10/2022
Condition: "Change of Life" Signs
Overall rating 5.0
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3 years post menopause. I got complete relief from severe and frequent hot flashes within 2 weeks of beginning the combipatch. It’s a miracle. I am wish I had started it sooner.
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Luciana | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
12/17/2021
Condition: Other
Overall rating 3.3
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The problem with the patches is that they are causing me a huge skin allergy in my abdomen.. I just don’t know how to manage it.
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Anonymous | Patient
11/22/2021
Condition: "Change of Life" Signs
Overall rating 4.0
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I was on combipatch for a couple of years. No hot flashes , no night sweats. It changed my life until recently. The patch was very itchy, my skin was very bright red where I applied it. The spot would remain there for days after I took patch off. I couldn’t take it anymore and stopped using it. Wish they would go back to the ok’d adhesives because night sweats are coming back.
Just read where someone else said they change the adhesive this explain it.
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Jolie | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
11/16/2021
Condition: "Change of Life" Signs
Overall rating 3.7
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So I read comments on how it comes off easily after putting it on, especially if you sweat, showers or pool. I found a hack in case anyone wanted to try. I place a sterile transparent film over the patch so it never moves or lifts and have save me many patches. Otherwise this is a life saver for hot flashes. I was having them every 15 minutes prior to the patch. However the manufacturer in my area is out of stock so upped the dose and will see how I do.
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Nan | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
6/27/2021
Condition: "Change of Life" Signs
Overall rating 5.0
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I have been on the combi patch for over 20 years! Iv had no problems! I’m 65 this year and just found out that Medicare will not pay for it! I’ve had no night sweats, not hot flashes, no bleeding and I have felt like I’m 30!
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Jill Pohlman | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
4/28/2021
Condition: "Change of Life" Signs
Overall rating 4.3
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Has worked great for me until recently. Manufacturer changed adhesive and now having terrible reaction as have others I have discovered. Extreme itching, burning, dried red skin and the patch falls off prior to time change out. Not working as effectively because of this. Adhesive used to be great with no complaints at all. PLEASE go back original adhesive and replace what I currently have been prescribed. I xant take this anymore!
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Love2write | 45-54 | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
3/27/2021
Condition: "Change of Life" Signs
Overall rating 5.0
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I've been on the combipatch for a year. I did begin experiencing heavy bleeding in Jan 2021 fairly regularly. In February it was regular but light and March light bleeding in first week now nothing. I've recently in the last couple of weeks had very light hot flash and actually last night a night sweat. I've been very satisfied until Jan 2021. I'd been menopausalfor about 4 years until I started taking Climarapro in August 2019 which caused excessive bleeding after about 2 months and continued for 6 months until my doctor finally prescribed combipatch. I began combipatch in Jan 2020. I've read where women claim the patch causes cancer. If you have not got a uterus then you don't need progesterone so yes it can cause cancer and also if you're menopausal over 10 years the HRT isn't safe. There are special factors that could cause cancer. I recommend Dr Barbara Taylor aka menopause barbie. Check her out on YouTube or her website. She gave me the answers that influenced my positive outlook on HRT. Basically just keep going until you find what works for you. The benefits in my opinion outweigh the risks.Read More Read Less
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Anonymous | 45-54 | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
1/20/2021
Condition: "Change of Life" Signs
Overall rating 4.7
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I have used combipatch for over a year. Took away all my menopausal systems. The most recent batch I received is definitely different. The disk is more rigid as the past was pliable. Also, I am now experiencing pretty significant irritation from this new patch but no issue prior. Trying to tough it out but its very uncomfortable. Wondering why
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jeannewads | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
1/6/2020
Condition: "Change of Life" Signs
Overall rating 5.0
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i've been on this patch for 11 yr; i never took it at full strength (1 patch twice a week) as even 1/wk caused bloating and breast pain. i've tapered over the years and now am at 1/2 patch every 10 days (on the 10th, 20th, 30th of each month). i tried tapering to Zero last year, and my hot flashes returned after 3-4 wk. hopefully, i can continue tapering successfully over the next few yrs.
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
11/4/2019
Condition: "Change of Life" Signs
Overall rating 3.7
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I have been using the patch for almost 9 months. While hot flashes, night sweats and moodiness have gone away I am left having irregular spotting that lasts for 3-5 days a month. My doctor suggests half a patch we will see if this is effective.
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/1/2019
Condition: "Change of Life" Signs
Overall rating 3.3
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I, too, have been on and off the patch. I tried it and hated the red itchiness of the patch, even after I take it off, the spot itches and is red for a week. I tried estrogen gel for a year, but it didn't work as well and I needed to use progesterone. So, recently, I went back on Combipatch. It's been 2 weeks. It works well for menopause symptoms, but the red itchiness drives me crazy. I put up with it because the benefits outweigh the disadvantages. I wish there were something I could put on topically to ease it all. I don't want to give it up. Any ideas?Read More Read Less
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