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Evorel 25 patch - placement?

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lshaslam · 29/08/2023 23:08

Hi, have just been prescribed Evorel 25 patches for perimenopause symptoms. My GP said the best place to put it on is the upper arm but the instructions say stomach, thighs or bottom, just wondered if anyone had any advice or experience re this?

Thanks Smile

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cleowasmycat · 29/08/2023 23:12

It should be below as per pack instructions. Your GP is clueless. Best on the bum!

SoundsLikeAYouProblem · 29/08/2023 23:14

I have mine on my hip.
Best to put them on before going in the shower I find. If you put them on afterwards when your skin is warm they won’t stick for long.
Don’t put body lotion near the area.
You will end up with black squares where they’ve been. A good scrub with a rough flannel gets them off.

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lshaslam · 29/08/2023 23:38

cleowasmycat · 29/08/2023 23:12

It should be below as per pack instructions. Your GP is clueless. Best on the bum!

I thought as much! Grin

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lshaslam · 29/08/2023 23:39

SoundsLikeAYouProblem · 29/08/2023 23:14

I have mine on my hip.
Best to put them on before going in the shower I find. If you put them on afterwards when your skin is warm they won’t stick for long.
Don’t put body lotion near the area.
You will end up with black squares where they’ve been. A good scrub with a rough flannel gets them off.

Thanks for the tips Smile

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DumpedByText · 29/08/2023 23:59

Mine are on my bottom, instructions say below the waist, so your doctor is clueless!

Steer clear of lotions, talc and anything similar or they will come off. You'll get a sticky outline of the patch when you take them off, I remove with baby oil on a cotton pad before showering.

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