Patch problems

[Mountain Warfare Girl]

Is there a trick to using the dot patches ? I started HRT on Friday using patches and I can't get them to stay on o put one on my abdomen below my belly button to the right side and it didn't even last a day then I put one on the upper part of my but and it started peeling after a short time (maybe do to me having the seat heater on on my ride to work ?)  how do you all keep them on ?

   

[Transfused]

Is there a trick to using the dot patches ? I started HRT on Friday using patches and I can't get them to stay on o put one on my abdomen below my belly button to the right side and it didn't even last a day then I put one on the upper part of my but and it started peeling after a short time (maybe do to me having the seat heater on on my ride to work ?)  how do you all keep them on ?

    < Image removed by moderator >

You should stick them on your buttocks, they absorb better there.
I just put some tape over them. Never had one coming off.
Scrotum is also a very effective site to stick my patches for me.

If you hate patches and develop a rash from them, you can ask for gel at your next appointment.

Mylan is a generic patch, it's not real Estradot / Vivelle Dot.

I have a different brand and they stick very well. I leave mine on for three more days when I apply a new one.

Call your doctor for advice on the patch. They are horrible little things for some people and magic for others.

I also would advise you to remove the picture. They have rules about not mentioning dosages on this website.

[Mountain Warfare Girl]

I also would advise you to remove the picture. They have rules about not mentioning dosages on this website.

I

It's just a random photo of the product off the to show what kind it is

[PurplePelican]

Scrotum is also a very effective site to stick my patches for me.

All this is likely to do is cause wonky levels - estrogen patches are not designed for scrotal skin.

[Julia813]

I was on patches for a while, and I found that if you wipe the area with alcohol and let it dry prior to applying they usually stick much better. There is also I special kind of tape (I can't remember the name) that can be applied over the patch to help it stick. Also as mentioned the brand can make a huge difference.

[Devlyn]

My understanding is that the patches should be applied to an area with fat underneath.

[Jessica_Rose]

I started with Mylan, then switched to Sandoz (generic Vivelle) after the first month when I had to switch to mail-order. Even after heavy exercise when I was dripping with sweat, and the required shower after, I never had a patch loosen or come off. I always made sure there was no hair in the way and cleaned the area with an alcohol patch before applying.

[Mountain Warfare Girl]

Talked to my DR and she is getting the pharmacy to give me some tegraderm clear bandages to go over them we will see if it works

[Mountain Warfare Girl]

She also said once my skin changes they will most likely stick better

[Jessica]

She also said once my skin changes they will most likely stick better

This was true for me, less oily!

[AnneK]

There is also I special kind of tape (I can't remember the name) that can be applied over the patch to help it stick

Duct tape.   

[Mountain Warfare Girl]

I picked up some 2x2 tegradurm and it seems to be working

[Julia813]

Tegraderm, that is what it was. Glad that is working for you, I could not remember the name of it in my earlier post so glad you are trying it.

[Mountain Warfare Girl]

Now I'm having problems with the patch leaving pack sized red marks that take weeks to go away [emoji53]

[missava]

Its funny this is the most recent topic in the HRT forum!  This is exactly the same reason why I came onto the site tonight.  I just can not get these patches to work for me.  I have been on pills for the past six months, which has been super convenient, however my E levels peeked out at 216 or so.  My Dr. said that patches should boost my E up to 3-400.  I was really hesitant about using them because I have used nicotine patches before and did not like using them.  I should have listened to my intuition.  I am using 2 Climara patches twice per week.  Not only are they coming off easily and before I am supposed to change them but they are ridiculously expensive.  I have wasted so much money with them coming off already and I just stared using them.  I do not like the red blotches they leave either.  All of this is kinda bumming me out...  I will be calling my doctor on Monday and see if I can switch back to the pill. If my dose can not be raised I will probably just start getting injections.  Thank you for starting this topic Mountain Warfare Girl