How to apply HRT patches, HRT Patches for menopause, menopause treatment
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- Опубліковано 4 чер 2023
- HRT patch for menopause
This video looks at an example of a HRT menopause patch. This particular patch has oestrogen and progesterone. These patches are used to treat some of the menopause symptoms.
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Wow. Based on the views, it appears most of us needed this tutorial for applying the patch. I told the busy pharmacy tech, no worries, I'll look it up on UA-cam university. And wallah! Thank you so much, Dr. 🙏 Blessings!
Great explanation Doc, I will be starting on HRT patches next week. I am 42 perimenopausal
This video was extremely helpful because my doctor just prescribed the estrogen patch for me. Thank you!
Thank you so much for this video, my doctor didn’t explain it well to me and I don’t know how to apply it or where to use it on my body. I know better now ❤
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you so much. I just got my first patch. but my doctor left is open as to how much progesterone with 0.025 estradiol ( 5-50 mg daily), because my body’s still having some sort of a cycle ( not enough to feel good except 1-2 days, but ‘follicular’ and ‘luteal’ please, still distinct, no bleeding. I’d like to honor my body’s rhythm and just add a higher base levels so I do not fall into depression, brain fog & other crazy states. Is there a min amount😊 of progesterone that n my lowest day you would recommend?
Thank you so much❤
Does calcium d glucarate effect absorption of estradiol patches? Is it good to be used as a preventive?
Thank-you, very much.
They didn’t explain a thing to me as to how to apply it.
You're welcome!
Thank you so helpful
Glad to hear it. Thank you.
Thank you
Very useful video🎉. I've begun using hrt skin patches very recently and enjoyed watching your demo, which is exactly what I do.
I suppose that the hormones through patches take a while to build up in the body and clear up symptoms of menopause.
Hi, thank you very much for your feedback. yes its to allow it some time to see whether its helping with the symptoms of menopause and also you will most likely have a review booked appointment to see if the dose that has been prescribed for you is working for you.
@@doctorrute2838 thank you for replying. Yes, I've got a follow-up appointment with my doctor. She asked me to go back 3 months later. So, I'm going in November. 🤞
When i put it on I put hairdryer over wirh heat it helps it stick
Can i ask which patch you used in the demo please? I'm on Utrogestan so i don't need a patch with both oestrogen and progesterone. I need oestrogen patches only. I usually use Estradot but there is a national shortage so my pharmacist wants to give me estroderm. Is that one only oestrogen? Thank you x
Hi, this patch contains both oestrogen and progesterone and yes, Estraderm contains only oestrogen x
Thank you! Mine fell off the next day in my shower. Can I just reuse that o e if I can get it to stick? Or should I put on a new one. I just put my first patch on ever last night. Thanks in advance ❤
Hi,
If one falls off, it is best to apply a new one, but you can continue with the normal days you usually take one off and reply a new one. Hope they work out well for you :)
@@doctorrute2838 Thank you for this information! So far so good 😄
Thank you so much for your tutorial as my patches keep falling off …
Hope it helps :)
@@doctorrute2838ma’am who should use HRT and who shouldn’t? What are benefits of patch vs pill? How long would you typically recommend in a healthy patient and when?
Mine keeps unsticking too. I've had to use a plaster over the top. I don't know what else I can do. My skin is clean and dry prior to applying them. 😢
What happens if you take the patch off in the bath and then don t put the new one on four hours after instead of straight away
I wish I knew I could use my thigh, I thought it had to be near the ovaries ideally around the lower section belly below the belly button but not in any folds if you have any, hips (hip bone), I started to get irritation so I had to use my lower back. Still got irritated so I had to quit the patch all together
I it is a first time application, does it need to be within the 5 days of bleed? Tnx
How can I buy
For HRT I have a uterus I’m on an estrogen patch, but for my progestin , I am taking the mini pill Lyza, .35 mg a day. I hope that’s enough for menopause, I’m 53. Is Lyza okay? They are not giving me anything else, pills or topical
Talk to your doctor I don’t think a pill is bio identical maybe get a cream.
My mother is really suffering from this. please do you have an idea if I can get this in cameroon 🇨🇲???
I just wonder why my doctor would give me the patch and the E ring all at the same time
i have had patches come off. my patches are fraction of the size of the patch shown.
I will be starting estrogen patches on Sunday. The pharmacist said I could place the patch on my shoulder or arm. You say below the waistline. What is the reasoning for below the waistline please?
Please where do you get your estrogen patch, been searching for it to buy
@@Olajumoke2525 Depending on where you are located you may first have to get a prescription from your Doctor, then go to a pharmacy to have the prescription filled. Prepare for the pharmacist to give you a speech on the dangers of estrogen, as many are still using old info when advising women.
@@Olajumoke2525it’s prescribed by your doctor.
My patch directions say abdomen. 🤷🏽♀️
@@nosirrahm six months later I place them on my butt. Switching sides with each patch. They stay in place much better than on my abdomen.
Can you apply it on your arms or above the armpits (arm area) or behind the knees ?
It's recommended that you apply below the waist. The buttocks and thighs are best because they allow good absorption of the medication
I would put it on the bum as I don’t want to advertise to the world that I’m on patches!! That way people don’t see it! Also put a waterproof bandaid over if if you take baths or go swimming as the estrogen will seep out of it and render them useless even though they might still stay on. Very important to cover the patch. Most doctors are remiss about pointing this important fact out. Showers are ok but not baths or hot tubs or swimming.
Can I take progesterone orally 100mg without oestrogel? If someone is peri menopause. Thanks
Can I put the patch in my shoulder?
You know these patch things my partner just started on them but isn’t it easier to just get tablet form ? And if so do we just ask the GP ? Help
Hi, yes, please book an appointment with your GP and they will go through with you the different options available . It depends on what is safe to prescribe to the individual and also that individuals preference.
I would think patches are way easier than pills. I just have to do it 2x a week versus remembering pills daily.
A study released states that the patch is much better that taking pills
Thanks mines don’t stay on the full 7 days Maybe 5-6 on the
Buttocks and I rotate. But it say the butt or the stomach, so I was wondering if there were any other areas even though the directions doesn’t indicate it.
Most patches are switched 2x a week, so you’re probably not using it correctly. They’re meant to stay on the skin 4 days at most.
@@merelmerula9313 I’m definitely using it correctly. Consulted with my doctor again and she told me not to use it this way and this video she said to do it exactly how she said and how the instructions that came with, it said. I’m not doing it as this UA-cam video, I’m doing it as the direction told me and how she told me to do it so it says And I quote “continuous delivery for once weekly application” and if you wanna know the name of my medication my medication is “Estradiol Transdermal System.” You can double check as well. 😊it even say on the box “Rx only Apply one transdermal system per week.” And you can only place on your butt or lower stomach area from what the pamphlet says and my doctor says as well. And and I’m going off what she said 😊and it’s a month supply
That patch is so much bigger than mine. I wonder why??!!?!
It's just most likely a different brand.
Does it washes away after I will take shower
No, it doesn't wash away. They stick very well as long as you apply on dry skin.
If you take baths or go swimming you should put a waterproof bandaid on top as the estrogen will seep out and be useless even though the patch may stay on. Doctors never tell you this.very important to be aware of
I put mine on my arm.