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(also known as Climara, Vivelle, Vivelle-Dot)
The estrogen patch is a delivery system for estradiol used as hormone replacement therapy to treat the symptoms of menopause, such as hot flashes and vaginal dryness, and to prevent osteoporosis. Originally marketed as Vivelle? (Novartis), it was discontinued in 2003 and reintroduced in a smaller form as Vivelle-Dot?. ... more at Wikipedia
Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Menopause | 93 |
77% |
| Infertility | 57 |
68% |
| Hysterectomy | 12 |
100% |
| Infertility, Secondary | 3 |
100% |
| Fibromyalgia | 1 |
100% |
Overall, 77% (172
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Estrogen Patch Reviews
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Just started it. Don't know if it wil work.
Working / Worked
The vivelle dot relieved the hot flashes and night sweats but I still feel hot most of the time and the flashes come and go.
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Did what it was supposed to do to prepare uterine lining for FET. Unfortunately the embies didn't stick around.
Working / Worked
I'm on the vivelle dot patch. It only works part of the time. I sweat in 20 degree weather. I can't say if it works real well or not?
Working / Worked
is easier to deal with and removes the dryness that I find most problematic
Working / Worked
Seems to be working well on all symptoms (from "adrenal surges" to infinite sorrow). Dislike using a patch, though.
Working / Worked
This irritated my skin very badly and the patch kept coming off.
Working / Worked
Used the patch for the first 2 years... made me feel like a blowup doll.
Somewhat Helpful
I guess I still had a lot of hot flashes and mood swings
Somewhat Helpful
I used this in an FET cycle and my estrogen level was great so it did work but I sill miscarried.
Somewhat Helpful
Still have insomnia and metabolism and sex drive is zilch
Somewhat Helpful
When it made a difference, it was usually only slightly.
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When it made a difference, it was usually only slightly.
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Don't notice many/any help or side effects.
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I don't have any side effects that I can tell. My family says that I am extremely grouchy.
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