Climara for Oophorectomy User Reviews
Climara has an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from a total of 3 reviews for the treatment of Oophorectomy. 67% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 0% reported a negative experience.
- Anonymous
- November 8, 2017
"At the age of 43 I had a complete hysterectomy due to out of control endometriosis. One week after surgery my doctor prescribed Climara and almost 21 years later I'm still using it. I never have hot flashes or any other symptoms of menopause. The patches have occasionally come off but that's my own fault if I don't make sure to get it firmly attached. If you rub it on there really well it'll stay put all week. I don't ever plan to stop using them. I also skip using my insurance and order them from a Canadian Pharmacy and pay out of pocket. Cost with insurance in the US=$400 per month. Cost from Canada=$40 per month. It's the exact same thing, manufactured by Bayer."
- Anonymous
- June 24, 2010
"I started using this patch after surgery and have used it for 18 months. I just recently started noticing an increase in hot flashes, vaginal dryness and not being able to sleep. My doctor switched me to Premarin and a capsule for the dryness. I'm 48."
- Kim...
- September 13, 2021
"I have been on Climara since hysterectomy 25 years ago I always place on buttocks changing sides each week placing as far away from breasts as possible I can only speak from my experience that it has worked brilliantly for me I’m now weaning off at 64 don’t think I need anymore taking 5mg weekly never falls off and only cost $15 australian dollars a month less if I was on pension. My concern now is blood pressure also have had sub arachnoid brain heamorrage which has be clipped would love to know if anyone has any advice on whether this therapy might have contributed and should I stop taking."
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"I have been reading these reviews on Climara patches and I noticed that women are having trouble keeping the patch on. I have been on Climara for over 20 years with no issues. I had trouble keeping them on in the beginning. I had a wonderful female gynecologist who advised me to take a hairdryer on a cool setting and thoroughly dry my skin, then apply the patch and use the hair dryer again on the patch, then press down on the patch with my hand for a minute or two. I don't use any of the fancy soaps that have a lot of moisturizer in them. I only use bar soap. I never have a patch come off. I do hope this helps you."