Estraderm MX 25 reviews

3.0

1 reviews

Oestrogen patches are a great way to deliver oestrogen through the skin, which is safer than taking an oral tablet as there is no increased risk of blood clots. Patches comes in several strengths meaning it's easy to titrate the dose up and down. Patches are worn on fatty, hair free skin below the waist like the bum or thighs. They're convenient if you're forgetful as only need to be changed twice a week, but remember to put them on a different bit of skin each time. Estraderm patches are square and clear.

Route

Apply patch to skin

Frequency

Twice weekly

Provides womb protection?

Provides contraception?

Similarity to own hormones

Body identical

Effect on blood clot risk

None

Effect on breast cancer risk

Likely little or no risk

Available on PPC?

Yes

Method

Continuous or Cyclical

Continuous HRT is where you take the same dose of both oestrogen and progesterone every day. It is used when your periods have stopped or when you have used cyclical HRT for more than 1 year. The aim of continuous HRT is to prevent bleeding.
Cyclical HRT is where you take breaks from the progesterone part of HRT, usually each month. You will usually have a withdrawal bleed around the time the progesterone has stopped. Some methods of HRT have this break built in already.

Oestrogen only

Oestrogen is the main component of HRT. If you have a uterus and are using oestrogen HRT then you will need to take a form of progesterone to protect the womb lining (endometrium) from overgrowing, as this can increase the risk of endometrial cancer.

Hormonal ingredients

Low oestrogen

Similar alternatives

Brands that have close or exactly the same hormonal ingredients

Reviews

3.0

1 reviews

HRT Review

Used for more than 12 months

•

57 years old

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

• 16th Jun 24

My HRT helped my symptoms and I felt better. When Hot flushes settled, I reduced my dosage only for them to return with a vengeance. Not sure how I come off this HRT.

HRT used

Estraderm MX 25

Symptoms

Hot flushes, sweating

Side effects

Headaches

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