I have been on a .05 estrogen patch for 9 years since I had a complete hysterectomy at age 41. I was put on it immediately after surgery so I really didn't have much chance to have any menopausal symptoms. At first they had me on a 1.0 patch which made my eyeballs bulge or swell. It was too much & so I had them lower the dose. I have really not had any bad side effects except maybe headache...
This patch caused a burn on my arm, I had the patch on for two days and it began to burn, when I took the patch off it hurt tremendously and it actually peeled skinned off. I still after ten days of being off the patch still have a noticable burn mark there.
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tweet266 | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
1/11/2008
Condition: Low Estrogen After Operation to Remove Ovaries
Overall rating 4.3
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Been on the patch for 7 months now, after having a total hysterectomy and all seems to be well. I have mild hot flashes off and on but nothing that can't be managed very easily. The patch is very easy to use. At first I was afraid that it would come off but after 7 months I no longer put a bandaid over it cause it stays put. The only thing is that it stays on so well that you have a ring around where it was once you take it off.
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New Dot | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/20/2007
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.3
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The weight gain is unusual. How can I control it on the vivelle-dot TD
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
11/28/2007
Condition: Low Estrogen After Operation to Remove Ovaries
Overall rating 5.0
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have used this patch for 5 years due to removal of ovaries, recommend it to anyone need HRT
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
10/23/2007
Condition: "Change of Life" Signs
Overall rating 4.3
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/13/2007
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.3
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/3/2007
Condition: "Change of Life" Signs
Overall rating 5.0
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Mary | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
9/26/2007
Condition: Low Estrogen After Operation to Remove Ovaries
Overall rating 4.3
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Been using it since 2002. Very easy to use. No problems. I just keep rotating with a new patch clock wise around my abdomen twice a week.
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[email protected] | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
9/25/2007
Condition: Low Estrogen After Operation to Remove Ovaries
Overall rating 5.0
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I am satisfied with the results of this HRT. I was unsure (patch) at first, but after reading over the information and receiving additional information from my ob/gyn who is was very helpful, I considered all of my options and chose it has my drug of choice. I have been taking this medication now for about 9 months.
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