Really not getting on with 100mg patches

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I’m on the oestrogen patches and was getting on ok with the 25, 50 and 75 doses, but really not coping well with the 100 ones. They are huge and just don’t stick on properly. I’ve tried cutting them in half and that helps, but I can always feel them and unless they are in my arse them they still peel off after a day.

Im loathe to try the gel as it seems like such a faff. Do you have to do it every day? Would 100 be four pumps?

I’m going to ring the GP in the morning, but would really welcome hearing others experiences of patches vs gel.

I have the Sandrena sachets now. They are easy to get hold of, and the gel dries quickly when spread over a whole thigh.

1 mg would be 2 pumps, I reckon.

I found gel a faff, but had issues with patches unsticking. Someone on MN recommended this stuff: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/185937830940 I cut a piece slightly bigger than the patch, then stick it over the patch - weirdly, that stays put brilliantly, even when I'm swimming frequently.

Thank you both, I’ve not heard of the sachets before, and I would happily spend a tenner on some tattoo tape to try and make the patches work. Will give it a try!

I am on multiple patches (albeit smaller ones) and I use that clear film too. Bought mine on amazon. 100% recommend!

OP what brand do you have?

I use Everol 100 and they stick no issue, maybe just a tiny bit around the edges pulls off by the last day, but I had Estraderm one month and they were awful, like crinkly paper.

It’s the estraderm and they’re shite! To the point I’m tempted to complain to them. I’ll see if I can get the everol 100s next time.