Menoaid combipatch

[Pennybubbly]

Wrote a huge thread which then disappeared
Can anyone let me know whether it is a) ok to reduce the HRT patches from twice a week to once a week? The peri-menopause symptoms I was not concerned about have not returned even though I've done this and therefore reduced the recommended dosage.
Secondly is it ok / normal to still have periods whilst on HRT?
TIA

Sorry - that should read the symptoms I WAS concerned about.....

what's Menoaid? Never come across that brand. In UK?

It's a US brand HRT patch. I'm not in the UK (or US) but was prescribed this by a doctor here.

I think you ought to ask your Dr as you are not in the UK.

You say it's a combi patch so assume that means it is the sort that has estrogen every day and progesterone as well for half the month?

If so, that gives you a bleed. It's not a real period.

It's not really ok to only use one patch over more days because you will be messing about with the ratio of estrogen to progesterone.

If you want to reduce the dose see your doctor and ask for a lower dose patch.

Thanks for your advice. I'll check with the doctor the next time I go for a prescription renewal