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Hrt patches

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novofem · 09/11/2022 18:37

What's your experience of the patches ? Do they remain stuck on when showering ? Go advices twice a week ?

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novofem · 11/11/2022 11:53

Smashedavacado · 10/11/2022 20:43

Timely post. I picked up my first prescription of Evorol conti today! Have read all sorts of reviews. Feeling a little nervous.

Patches strength you using?

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novofem · 11/11/2022 11:53

Namaste6 · 10/11/2022 22:12

Estradot - tiny patches that stick on very well. No issues at all.

Patches strength you using?

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MissPinkCakeyBun · 11/11/2022 12:03

As I said in my post I'm on 100 which is 6.4 mg of estradiol in the patch this means it releases 100mcg of Estradiol every 24hrs.
I can't get 100s currently so having to use 2x 50
I also have a Mirena coil to provide Progesterone part of the HRT

Namaste6 · 11/11/2022 12:05

@novofem - 75s

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novofem · 11/11/2022 12:06

MissPinkCakeyBun · 11/11/2022 12:03

As I said in my post I'm on 100 which is 6.4 mg of estradiol in the patch this means it releases 100mcg of Estradiol every 24hrs.
I can't get 100s currently so having to use 2x 50
I also have a Mirena coil to provide Progesterone part of the HRT

Thank you for the numbers. I was taking femoston 2mg two years but my leg aches came back .. so now GP try patches at 50mg

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ByTheGrace · 11/11/2022 12:10

I rarely have problems with Evorel Conti. I use two patches together a 50 and a 25 (there is no 75 combined). I stick them on my bum cheeks.

Tootsey11 · 11/11/2022 12:38

Alternative bum cheeks, bending slightly to apply so they are not taut when you stand straight. Never above waist line, never had a problem with this regime.

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novofem · 11/11/2022 12:39

Tootsey11 · 11/11/2022 12:38

Alternative bum cheeks, bending slightly to apply so they are not taut when you stand straight. Never above waist line, never had a problem with this regime.

Great tip

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novofem · 20/02/2023 22:09

3 months later after using them my oestrogen fell low - back on tablet form :(

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Rainallnight · 20/02/2023 22:11

I use Evorel, stick them on my bum, and never have a problem. They’ve changed my life.

cleowasmycat · 20/02/2023 22:16

After trying 6 pumps gel the 8 sprays I am now on 125 Evorel patches.

DivorcedAndDelighted · 20/02/2023 22:18

novofem · 20/02/2023 22:09

3 months later after using them my oestrogen fell low - back on tablet form :(

Have you tried the estrogen gel? I just rub it in once a day. I have a Mirena IUD for the progesterone and that's all I need. Some of my friends have progesterone as a tablet instead of the IUD, but I prefer Mirena as it's the lowest dose possible and works well for me.

afinishedkiss · 20/02/2023 22:54

Patches stick like glue! Residue is a bitch! I will try baby oil.

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novofem · 21/02/2023 15:35

I'm going to speak to the GP doubling up on Evoriel patches from 50 to 100 ... before I switch again to tablets

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Allygibb · 05/04/2023 12:52

ive found Olive oil works well to remove hrt patch sticky mark. Rub with kitchen roll.

AnnaMagnani · 05/04/2023 12:55

Another Mumsnetter gave the tip to use the old patch to pull the glue residue off

This is an absolute gamechanger!

Really works and previously I was covered in grotty grey squares where I couldn't get the glue off.

MissCherryCakeyBun · 05/04/2023 16:04

@novofem did you have any luck with your HRT and the GP?

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novofem · 05/04/2023 20:33

MissCherryCakeyBun · 05/04/2023 16:04

@novofem did you have any luck with your HRT and the GP?

Thank you for asking ... 100 patches plus tablets ... waiting to fit the medina coil

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cleowasmycat · 05/04/2023 20:34

Utrogesten?

boschbabe · 05/04/2023 20:41

Just out of interest were you aware the new pre-payment card for HRT launched 1st April? I’m on evorel 100 and stick on bum cheeks. Baby oil is good for removing residue but most of the time I don’t bother and left with the attractive black outlines. You aren’t supposed to apply to same area each switch so like others I rotate bum cheeks! I used to apply to my thighs. Can’t remember why I stopped. I did find that they tended to come off after being in the swimming pool.

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novofem · 05/04/2023 20:44

boschbabe · 05/04/2023 20:41

Just out of interest were you aware the new pre-payment card for HRT launched 1st April? I’m on evorel 100 and stick on bum cheeks. Baby oil is good for removing residue but most of the time I don’t bother and left with the attractive black outlines. You aren’t supposed to apply to same area each switch so like others I rotate bum cheeks! I used to apply to my thighs. Can’t remember why I stopped. I did find that they tended to come off after being in the swimming pool.

What is that hrt pre payment ? Can you supply details , link please

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novofem · 05/04/2023 20:49

cleowasmycat · 05/04/2023 20:45

www.balance-menopause.com/news/hrt-prescription-prepayment-certificate-what-you-need-to-know/

I have a pre payment prescriptions - £10 per month

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cleowasmycat · 05/04/2023 20:50

If HRT is only prescription is only meds it's about £20 a year

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