Transdermal: Cream vs Pellets vs Patches

[Rachelicious]

Hi. I'm looking for input of anyone who can compare their experiences on two or more of these methods of taking transdermal estrogen for hormone replacement therapy.

I've been on estradiol cream for several years and am considering trying a patch or pellet, but I'd like first to know if I'm the only one here taking a cream (I 'never' hear creams mentioned) or if others can compare to patch/pellet?

[Tessa James]

I rarely hear of people using cremes.  What is your experience like and why are you considering a change? 

I have been on the patch for 18 months and deal with the usual hassles of patches loosing adhesion due to sweat, a bath or you name it.  Several threads have dealt with the challenges.  My provider has offered the injectable route and there are many on this site that swear the pellets are premium.  I am still opting for the patches as the pellets and injectables are more invasive and I don't like to get needled.  Kidding, however, is cool

[Rachelicious]

I'm actually fairly happy with the cream, more surprised really to see so many using patches or pellets (I'm not one for injections) and therefore I suppose curious if others can compare creams to other transdermal forms.