HRT via Transdermal Patches

Just Ole Me · July 25, 2014, 10:39:39 PM

I'm on oral Spiro and transdermal estradiol. See slow results. Endo said I can wait h go injections. I like the patch but wonder if anyone out there has had great results from just Spiro and patches? I've seen some amazing transitions but a lot note injections.

Help!

Kay

stephaniec · July 25, 2014, 10:45:12 PM

I do spiro and patches. works pretty good

mrs izzy · July 25, 2014, 10:52:34 PM

Done oral,patch,gel,injectable.

Injectable is convenience but hurts to take the shot.

On patch now due to my not so young age LOL and hard to get injectable in Canada. Anyway patch does not hurt.

As long as the doses will support female levels thing should be good to go with patches or even gel.

Izzy

Jenna Marie · July 25, 2014, 10:58:49 PM

I've been on very low dose patch only (no AAs) from day 1. I am a curvy 42DDD (B cup by month 2) and couldn't successfully pass as male using my old ID at the six-month mark.

I think I'm a statistical outlier, but yeah, I'd say I've had fantastic results on patches.

TaoRaven · July 25, 2014, 11:01:20 PM

I love my patches :-) Totally satisfied with my progress so far.

Northern Jane · July 26, 2014, 05:31:11 PM

My endo is somewhat of an expert in the area of hormones and she ONLY prescribes the patch but she adjusts the strength of the patch to get "normal female blood serum levels" of E. Of course I am post-op so that may be different.

Jessica Merriman · July 26, 2014, 05:36:10 PM

I got tired of slow results and patches that fell off when it is hot and humid. I changed to injections and WOW the results were very dramatic and immediately noticeable. Now it is only one injection a week with no patch issue's. I am on injectable Progesterone as well along with oral Spiro. I would not change my current regimen for anything.

Jill E · July 26, 2014, 05:47:06 PM

I love the patches. (: When i first started i found that by the end of the week my E level would start getting a bit low, and I was getting hot flashes and headaches. so, my endo changed my prescription to swapping the patch twice a week.

I'm also on Spiro and finasteride.

Has your endo checked your levels recently?

Brenda E · July 26, 2014, 09:13:45 PM

Patches are working well for me so far. Cheap, convenient, but they do take a little care in order to keep in place for the entire week. Not as sticky as they should be. If the progress so far is anything to go by, the pace of transition shouldn't be a problem, but I'm in no hurry right now.

No huge complaints, in other words.

stephaniec · July 26, 2014, 09:24:14 PM

Quote from: Brenda E on July 26, 2014, 09:13:45 PM
Patches are working well for me so far. Cheap, convenient, but they do take a little care in order to keep in place for the entire week. Not as sticky as they should be. If the progress so far is anything to go by, the pace of transition shouldn't be a problem, but I'm in no hurry right now.

No huge complaints, in other words.

I found that eye lash adhesive around the edges can help if they come off

TaoRaven · July 26, 2014, 09:36:07 PM

Huh...I have never had one fall off...or even get loose. In fact, it's a bit of a chore to get them off each Friday when I put a new one on.

I hear they are also more effective when placed on the buttocks as well. I started putting them there a few months ago....not sure if it makes a difference or not though.

FrancisAnn · July 26, 2014, 09:43:46 PM

I'm on spiro & little dot patches. It's easy & seems to be safe & just fine for me.

kariann330 · July 26, 2014, 09:48:26 PM

Not on patches but am also considering them and am wondering, can they be worn on the hip so that my underwear can help keep them on? I know its a more sensitive area cuz I used to put my patches there when trying to quit smoking but gave up on them lol.

stephaniec · July 26, 2014, 09:48:57 PM

Quote from: TaoRaven on July 26, 2014, 09:36:07 PM
Huh...I have never had one fall off...or even get loose. In fact, it's a bit of a chore to get them off each Friday when I put a new one on.

I hear they are also more effective when placed on the buttocks as well. I started putting them there a few months ago....not sure if it makes a difference or not though.

I put them on my hips , but always thought they would come off if I sat on them for long periods and moved around

jennifer356 · July 26, 2014, 09:58:20 PM

I started with the Mylan once a week patch and it was constantly falling off and when it did stay on it caused a nasty rash - I asked the endo to change me over to Vivelle twice a week patches and have not problems with them falling off or causing any irritation - Getting them off and removing the adhesive from the skin however can be adventurous

be well
jennifer

Brenda E · July 26, 2014, 10:08:08 PM

Quote from: stephaniec on July 26, 2014, 09:24:14 PM
I found that eye lash adhesive around the edges can help if they come off

Cool tip! I think I have some of that somewhere, and I'll give it a try.

Thanks!

Just Ole Me · July 26, 2014, 10:34:06 PM

Quote from: jennifer356 on July 26, 2014, 09:58:20 PM
I started with the Mylan once a week patch and it was constantly falling off and when it did stay on it caused a nasty rash - I asked the endo to change me over to Vivelle twice a week patches and have not problems with them falling off or causing any irritation - Getting them off and removing the adhesive from the skin however can be adventurous

be well
jennifer

Same here. Mylan weekly world come off and I looked like an octopus had suctioned me. Changed to Viville twice as weeks and they stick great and no red marks. They cost more but soooooo worth it.

Hugs

Kay

Just Ole Me · July 26, 2014, 10:35:50 PM

Quote from: Jill E on July 26, 2014, 05:47:06 PM
I love the patches. (: When i first started i found that by the end of the week my E level would start getting a bit low, and I was getting hot flashes and headaches. so, my endo changed my prescription to swapping the patch twice a week.

I'm also on Spiro and finasteride.

Has your endo checked your levels recently?

Ya she just bumped me up to the next level patch as my estrogen was only 47 on my last bloodwork and she wants it over 100.

Monkeymel · July 26, 2014, 11:13:21 PM

Patches worked well for me; placed around pelvis just below underwear line. Be careful not to have underwear which moves much as that can rub the patch off. I also found removing them after 3 days often left the skin feeling uncomfortable / reddish inflamed. Leaving the patch for 5-6 days allows it to fall off naturally. Left side replaced Wednesdays. Right side Sundays. Levels were perfect...

Jill E · July 27, 2014, 01:17:07 AM

Quote from: Just Ole Me on July 26, 2014, 10:35:50 PM
Ya she just bumped me up to the next level patch as my estrogen was only 47 on my last bloodwork and she wants it over 100.

I had the same problem at the beginning. My E was around 50 for the first 3 months. As soon an my levels got into the normal range better results followed shortly after. I'm now around 150-200 depending on the day.

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