Estradiol for Postmenopausal Symptoms User Reviews (Page 5)

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 22, 2020

Estradiol Patch (estradiol) "The Estradiol Patch causes redness, severe itching and burning. I have marks that are taking months to heal. I have had other brands that do not cause this reaction. I am having a hard time getting a brand other than Mylan from my pharmacy."

• Ketty
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 11, 2020

Divigel (estradiol) "I have been taking Divigel .5 for 6 weeks and 100 mg progesterone pill and my mind has cleared magically. However, I have gained 3 lbs and my breast got bigger as well as my stomach. It is very upsetting because I have been 127 lbs all my life. Some one has experience the same?"

• Queen...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 29, 2019

Estradiol Patch (estradiol) "My complaint is against SANDOZ brand of estradiol patch specifically - they do not work for me for some reason. I've been on Alvogen for a long time and everything was great and it worked well. Pharmacy gave me Sandoz brand and I started menopause symptoms in 2 weeks. The next time I picked up my prescription they had Alvogen brand again and about a week after taking it - I started feeling better again. Then they said they didn't have Alvogen again so I tried Sandoz again and again - within two weeks, I am feeling my menopause symptoms. For those of you having problems with the patches falling off - I put the patch on my Butt/Hip area beneath my underwear. The underwear helps to keep it on."

• Hot...
• September 2, 2020

Dotti (estradiol) "Been having major hot flashes, lack of sleep for 2 years . Just was given DOTTI .25 mg patch. On my 7th day and I notice a difference. Not flashing as often and I have actually slept the past couple nights. I go see my doctor tomorrow for a follow up. My only concern is risk of cancer. I will discuss this tomorrow. My mood has also improved! So far very happy with this."

• Annie
• August 21, 2020

Dotti (estradiol) "This patch was forced on me by my pharmacy saying it worked the same as my other brand patches but was not true. After a week of using them started having horrible hot flashes and could not sleep. A waste of money. I went back to my regular ones and lost the money I paid for the Dotti."

• april...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• April 18, 2015

"Been using estradiol patches for the past 2 years since my full hysterectomy. I am 39 years old. No side effects. Can't live without them. One day with no patch and hot flashes, fatigue and moodiness is back."

• Little...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 13, 2021

Dotti (estradiol) "One week using Dotti experienced marked increase vasomotorsymptoms, mood swings only relieved by switching to another manufacturer. Amneal representative stated to me not in their policy to replace. Let the buyer beware!!"

• Just...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 4, 2019

Estradiol Patch (estradiol) "I have used Estradiol patch for one month. I was hesitant given the reviews that the patch falls off. Mine sticks on great. I exercise, shower, bathe, with no issues. My symptoms have greatly improved. I use the Mylan generic."

• Mauta
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 23, 2015

Minivelle (estradiol) "It took about 5 weeks to start working completely. My gynecologist told me to not give up. After 3 weeks I was still getting hot flashes daily. I continued as prescribed and Zero hot flashes!! No side effects. One year using"

• LisaR...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 13, 2018

Divigel (estradiol) "Taking .25mg 1/x daily. Thought I could get through radical hysterectomy without HRT and suffered 8 months with minor symptoms as hot flashes, but most significant was major depression. Mental chemistry balances out within 30/60 minutes of Divigel application. To date not noticing any side effects."

• Frust...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 16, 2023

Estradiol Patch (estradiol) "I just started the Mylan estrogen patch three days ago due to not getting any absorption from the pill. Like many other women commenting, half of this oversized patch comes unstuck while I'm taking a bath, so I have to use the blow dryer after bathing to get it to attach again, which leaves me wondering if that will make it less effective. The struggles of menopause are real, and I'm hoping this medicine will help if I can get it to stay on! To all the women having a hard time with menopause, I truly empathize!"

• Anony...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 11, 2013

Minivelle (estradiol) "It has been 5 days into my dose of Minivelle. My hot flashes reduced drastically, however, the very next day I developed severe arthritis in my knees. It took me until today to realize this could be a side effect. After reading- it is. I have discontinued the patch and hopefully my knees will get better."

• BABS
• Taken for 10 years or more
• July 19, 2022

"Ladies, I am 73-years old and have been on Birth Control pills from 18-years old to 53-years old ... I opted for a career over a family since I didn't want to be subservient to a man or financially dependent. After menopause, my OB-GYN doctor prescribed a combination of Estradiol-Norethinorone 0.5/0.1 (the lowest pill dosage possible). And I remember him saying to be careful which country you get it from because they're not all good. So I have been on estrogen replacement now for 20-years with no side effects of any kind. I moved and my new doctor and she wants to take me off of estrogen replacement and put me on an anti-depressant. Why take me off of a drug and then see what my side effects will be before putting me on another drug? Why change something that I've been happy with for YEARS with no problems or health issues. I get my yearly pap and manno tests and my health is good (no high blood pressure or cholesterol). Need I say more? I'm finding another OB-GYN that understands me."

• AZNurse
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 24, 2022

Estradiol Patch (estradiol) "I was prescribed the mylar estradiol patches 0.5mg twice weekly. I've had no issues with adherence, except 1 patch and that was user error. It definitely improved my symptoms of night sweats and vaginal dryness. I'm also taking 200mg of progesterone to combat insomnia. I had an ovary sparing total hysterectomy in January this year and noticed an increase in symptoms. Labs show ovaries still working, but levels up and down consistent with perimenopause at 45 years old. Don't suffer needlessly, there's help!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 10 years or more
• March 24, 2016

Femring (estradiol) ""My body does not like this ring - it is quite hard, large, and terribly uncomfortable, paid $100 for it, WITH insurance. Estradiol acetate, which is the kind of estradiol provided in this ring, has to pass through the liver, which is an inefficient way for the body to absorb." In reference to the second reviewer, Femring is a transdermal estrogen and it does not have first pass metabolism through the liver. Only oral estrogens do that. It also is not hard and if placed at the top of a normal vagina (which expands - a hysterectomy cut vagina does not do as well), you won't know it is there. I have personally used this for over 10 years and have prescribed it to 100s of patients. Over 90% loved it - except for the cost."

• Fabrin
• March 15, 2016

"When I first started taking estradiol I was having allot of issues with hair loss, hot flashes, moodiness, vaginal dryness and bladder leakage. In short, all of the nasty side affects of menopause from my total hysterictamy. After a short time on HRT, I've noticed an improvement of all the symptoms. I normally hate taking pills and it's hard for me to stay on a regimented course of pill taking. But the positives far outweigh the negatives in this, so I have been faithful in taking my little blue pill daily. HRT isn't for everyone, but it seems to be working for me."

• cvarga
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 3, 2023

Dotti (estradiol) "I'm horrified by what I'm reading and now I think I know what's wrong with me. Menopause for 3 years. Dotti is what I'm using since insurance stopped paying for Estradiol. I've been having terrible symptoms and couldn't figure it out. Dry skin and hair, insomnia, night sweats, easily irritated, fatigue and I've just had a period?!? Had all the old premenstrual symptoms such as breast tenderness, cramps and a 4 day period and MOODY. I do have an appt with my OB/GYN. If Dotti is the reason, I am not happy as it seems NO ONE likes this patch!"

• frust...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 20, 2021

Dotti (estradiol) "I moved which required changing pharmacies. I was on a different patch in my other state and my new pharmacy offered Dotti. I had no idea why my hormone levels were dropping, why my moods went from happy and energetic to exhausted and depressed with bouts of anger. I would not recommend this manufacturer. It started off ok but I was still cycling through my old patches. A couple weeks later I lost all interest in anything and even had to make an appointment to see someone for major depression (never felt that before). Please beware. I have been using dotti for 3 months and had to request pills on top of it to compensate for the drop in my levels."

• maire
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 11, 2020

Divigel (estradiol) "Started pre menopause in my late 40s now I'm 53 years ,Was running 2 businesses on 4 hours sleep a night , sweating and hot flushes, electric fan on all night, just couldn't take anymore. I was taking natural medication from a health shop which wasn't working anymore. My GP put me on Divigel , started on a low dose, I'm now on 0.1% x 2 everyday. My GP also put a mirena coil in so to balance my hormones, no more periods, no more hot flushes or sweats, I've loads of energy, couldn't be happier. I also get a yearly breast check, scan, smear and ultra scan the full works, my doctor is a cancer patient shes all about quailty of life , I've put 6lbs on but that could also be down to my chocolate cravings. I'm now a nicer person ."

• Sniff...
• May 27, 2017

"For you wonderful ladies that cannot get your patches to stay on which I have found with most brands! One pull up of the trousers and it's disappeared! Or swimming in the bathtub with me. I now use 3M White waterproof medical tape over the patch! NEVER comes off! Spread the word!"

• Angel
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 3, 2019

Estradiol Patch (estradiol) "Mylan brand estradiol patches are horrible, I had a severe reaction 17 hives, couldn't breathe, lathargic. I was started on Vivelle dot over 5 years ago. We are forced to pay 450 a month and I'm disabled! I cannot pay close to that!! Most pharmacies are pushing Mylan! I am contacted FDA"

• ltlcin
• October 2, 2009

Evamist (estradiol) "I have only used this spray for two days, but wow! I feel like I'm 30 again....I love it!! I didn't know I felt that bad, until my first dose. About 7 hours later, I felt like dancing, and I've been super happy ever since."

• Patty
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 24, 2021

Dotti (estradiol) "I had a terrible vasomotor reaction. First and last time I used it, after 18 hours the patch bottomed out and I started having hot flashes. I was shaking, had a brain-buster headache and severe nausea. Fortunately, I still had some of my generic noven patches left over. I ripped off the Dotti and put on the one I usually used and within 30 minutes I was fine. Dotti is garbage yet pharmacies are pushing it right now. Must be getting paid to do so."

• Kano
• Taken for 10 years or more
• October 4, 2019

Estradiol Patch (estradiol) "I have used estrogen patches for 25 years, the Climara brand and then much less expensive ones from UK --same company, different name. At one time I tried to save money with generic. The only thing available was Mylan. They are horrible; worse than horrible-- and they stink to high heaven. Gross. I don't care how less expensive they are; they are awful. I found a place that had a couple boxes of Alvogen left and got them; but now I don't know what I'm going to do about getting the medication I need. Here are two things I do regarding usage. My skin wont hold the patch on, I use a clear tegaderm over it. To avoid a rash, I wait about 15 seconds between removing the liner and applying the patch. If there is a bit of a rash, I use some aloe or no fragrance moisturizing cream upon removal. Good luck to us all."

• Jmc
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 13, 2022

Estraderm (estradiol) "Absolutely awful patches for sticking. I went through 3 in 24 Hours, in total I used 8 patches in an 11 day period. Told by Boots the chemist that they are often having complaints about these patches sticking. So why use them? Told to stick plasters over the top to make them stick. Surely the company can do something about it."