Which patches?

[QuantumWeatherButterfly]

Hi - just looking for some advice. I am perimenopausal, and my GP has agreed to me trialling HRT. I was hoping for either gel or spray, but stock in my area is so patchy, I have admitted defeat, and instead have a prescription for Estradiol patches. I believe this is a generic name, to allow my pharmacist to dispense whichever brand is in stock.

However - if there are multiple brands available, which one should I ask for (if I get the chance!)? Or is it really just the luck of the drawer which ones work for me?

Hi op low stock here too. Was given demestrial find they not sticking after 24 hrs. Evorel out stock. If this continues think gel be less fiddly. Im in Ireland. That was all she had so had take it

Thanks, Mary, that is helpful. I'm not sure I fancy a gel - I imagine them to be quite sticky, and taking a while to dry. Plus we have patchy supply of them too near me. I'm not thrilled about patches, but I'd rather something I know I can get reliably.

Thanks op my neighbour gets Estradot it sticks well. I use another chemist or boots seem to stock a bit more.

I'm currently using Evorel 50.

They're very sticky!