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Evorel 100 patches

19 replies

Trixiebell06 · 25/01/2022 12:47

Hi , I’ve just picked up my Evorel patches and the box says one patch to be applied twice weekly
For example does this mean that I apply one on the Monday morning then change it on the Wed morning then Friday morning etc
Sorry for my lack of knowing

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KatyMac · 25/01/2022 12:50

The gp suggested one every 3 days and 1 every 4 but my brain couldn't cope with tha so I started with 3.5 days
Mon am Thurs pm

Now I do every 3 days

crispinglovershighkick · 25/01/2022 12:58

I use Estradot patches (same procedure, two patches per week). The box has a little place to put a tick next to the day of the week you first use a patch and it has its corresponding day underneath. I used my first patch on a Tuesday, underneath it says Friday, so I change them on Tuesdays and Fridays. If you start on a Monday you'd apply a new patch on Thursday.
I was glad of it because I'm an overthinker Smile

AnneKipankitoo · 25/01/2022 12:59

There is an example in the instructions and you can tick the days on the side of the box .

RavenclawDiadem · 25/01/2022 13:02

I use these too and the GP told me to change on the same two days each week. For me that’s Thursday and Sunday. So one is on for 3 days, the other for 4.

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Trixiebell06 · 25/01/2022 13:39

Thankyou all so much ,

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CovidCurious · 26/01/2022 17:08

Since each patch will work for 4 days I think it is a waste to discard one after only 3. (I pay privately and am a skinflint!) So I just diary on my phone with a reminder to apply a new one every 4 days.

AnneKipankitoo · 26/01/2022 18:08

I did that when they were difficult to get .

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Trixiebell06 · 06/02/2022 21:22

Can I ask where do you stick your patches and how often do you change the location
I’m starting Everol patches tomorrow I would have preferred Estradot as their smaller but apparently there’s a supply issue .

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AnneKipankitoo · 07/02/2022 20:24

I change sides when I replace one.
I place them within the outline of small briefs. Be careful not to put them near elastic lines .

RoyKentsChestHair · 07/02/2022 21:07

It needs to go below the waist to prevent the small risk of breast cancer. I usually put in either on my lower back/bum or on my thigh at the front. I get quite sore from them so have to move them around to different locations to give it a chance to heal. I probably need to go back to GP about it but it’s such a faff so I’m just putting up with it!

I find it helpful to use Waterproof Transparent Stretch Adhesive to keep the patch in place and stop water getting underneath it. That also seems to prevent the soreness a bit.

skylover · 09/02/2022 22:48

Hiya, I only started on Everol Sequi a couple of weeks ago but have been replacing patch every Thurs & Mon or Sunday. Does it matter that much if it's 3 or 4 days? Blush

RoyKentsChestHair · 09/02/2022 23:24

No, I was told to pick two days and that way it’s easier to remember - I was working somewhere different Tuesday and Friday at the time so I picked them! Since I stopped I keep forgetting what day it is, so need to pick two I can remember again!

RoyKentsChestHair · 09/02/2022 23:26

As Covidcurious said above, if one patch is fine for 4 days then you could use them all for 4 days to make the most of them, just make sure to keep refilling your prescription at the right time and you can build up a couple of spares in case one peels off.

skylover · 10/02/2022 09:44

Thanks! And yes roykentschesthair I think I might do that actually.
So far all good. About to go onto the 2 progesterone weeks so fingers crossed. I've had to take Cyclogest for a few pregnancies though and I wasn't too bad on that and dr said that's a much higher dose.
I hope everyone else is finding relief Thanks

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Trixiebell06 · 14/02/2022 10:17

Is it ok to put one on monday then change on Thusrday then Monday again , the box is different days I would forget

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RainbowZebraWarrior · 14/02/2022 13:03

@Trixiebell06

Is it ok to put one on monday then change on Thusrday then Monday again , the box is different days I would forget
Yes keep to the same two days. My box actually has this on the side to help remind you.
Evorel 100 patches
Vampiremockumentary · 14/02/2022 22:55

Does anyone else get itchy from these?

Holothane · 14/02/2022 22:59

Yes I scratched my butt off I had to show dr in the end took me straight off them I have a gel now instead.

RoyKentsChestHair · 15/02/2022 00:25

Yes I find I get itchy/sore from them. It’s not so bad now that I use the wound dressing strip on top to seal it properly as I think getting water underneath it in the shower wasn’t helping, and I ended up rubbing the glue from around the edges when it itched. Getting them on properly flat so there’s no creases when you sit/bend over etc helps too, so I’ve started using the top of my thigh more than my bum, as there’s less movement!

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