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I have been a long term patient on this treatment and experienced additional benefits related to alleviation of cardiac symptoms, continued elasticity of skin, and skin tone. I have been told that the product is no longer available, and have yet to find another estrogen product that produces the same results. I would like to know how to acquire the product, or, is there an accessible replacement ...

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2 People found this comment helpful

The patch falls off and is terribly large. I hate this patch and it should be taken off the market. I have to tape it on.

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Sarah | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
3/30/2024
Condition: "Change of Life" Signs
Overall rating 1.0
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Couldn't get estradot or estradiol so was given estraderm. Patch is huge, doesn't stick very well so doesnt give the correct amount if release, symptoms came back very quickly. Would not recommend and I refuse it from the chemist.

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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | Patient
10/17/2023
Condition: "Change of Life" Signs
Overall rating 1.0
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I also was using Estradot which was great, but have been unable to get it, so chemist switched to Estraderm. It’s terrible, too big, doesn’t stick, so probably not getting the right dose and have felt like crap since using it. Don’t bother.

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Ann | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
7/30/2023
Condition: "Change of Life" Signs
Overall rating 5.0
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I have been on Estraderm MX 100 for ~2 months which I went on due to Estradot supply issues. I wasn't keen to swop but I am finding that overall the actual dispersal of the estrogen via Estraderm - or something! - agrees with me much better. I would say - after previously being on Estradot (with Mirena) for more 6 months, I have had more "pretty good" days over the past 2 months on Estraderm, and feel less up/down since using the Estraderm product overall. I have still had outside influences/work stress but are managing to "hang in there" better I feel. My strategy has been to apply a breathable bandage to the large Estraderm patch to ensure it is secure; as I was getting an inflamed skin reaction with Estradot (and now better skin since using Estraderm). I am at the point of preferring a better outcome - with both my hormone fluctations? and skin - albeit the patch size and stickability issues others are mentioning as concerns.Read More Read Less

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Maggie | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
4/12/2023
Condition: "Change of Life" Signs
Overall rating 1.0
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I had previously been using Estradot but there was a shortage so was put on estraderm. The patch is more than 4 times the size of my Estradot at the same strength and doesn't stick properly. I was told to use tape to keep it on but because the patch isn't making proper contact it's not delivering enough medication. Terrible product.

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Caz | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
7/2/2022
Condition: Low Estrogen After Operation to Remove Ovaries
Overall rating 2.3
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The patch it self works but it won’t stay on ! I’ve used patches for last 15 years evorel 50 but now I need 75mg and it’s the estraderm mx75 it falls off after 5 mins

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Hutchy | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/20/2022
Condition: Low Estrogen After Operation to Remove Ovaries
Overall rating 1.0
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The patches do not stick to skin, put them on one day and fall off the next day. Do not work!!

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FireFlyPrincess | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
4/23/2022
Condition: "Change of Life" Signs
Overall rating 5.0
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I’ve tried gel, other patches and sprays and always come back to this patch. It is brilliant and takes away all my symptoms. Thank you Norgine!

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Barbara | 55-64 | Female | Patient
2/3/2020
Condition: Other
Overall rating 1.0
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The patch had a detrimental affect on my health immediately causing severe tinnitus and itchng of my scalp also difficulty with bowel movements and memory loss this all happened immediately after applying the patch .05

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Barbara az88 | 55-64 | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/3/2020
Condition: Wasting of Tissues of the Vulva
Overall rating 1.0
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The estrogen patch had detrimental effects on my health after 1 application I suffered extreme tinnitus extreme itching of the scalp Central sleep apnea difficulty going to the bathroom without laxatives to name a few be very careful and cautious when using this medication

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Marianne | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
10/19/2012
Condition: Low Estrogen After Operation to Remove Ovaries
Overall rating 5.0
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Total hysterectomy 1978 at a young age (Thanks Dalkon Shield!). Started oral meds, then found this product. A life saver for me & family, ;-). Worked perfectly all these yrs, then was removed from market. WHY? My alternative has been Vivelle. Not happy w/sweats & moods! Plus more expensive! Made by same company.

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Estraderm Fan | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
5/27/2012
Condition: Low Estrogen After Operation to Remove Ovaries
Overall rating 5.0
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I have been a long term patient on this treatment and experienced additional benefits related to alleviation of cardiac symptoms, continued elasticity of skin, and skin tone. I have been told that the product is no longer available, and have yet to find another estrogen product that produces the same results. I would like to know how to acquire the product, or, is there an accessible replacement with the same comoposition?

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JoyceN | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
12/5/2011
Condition: Low Estrogen After Operation to Remove Ovaries
Overall rating 5.0
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Been on this since 1985 and love it. However, I've been told it's not going to marketed anymore. I hope they are wrong as this is the ONLY drug that stopped the hormone swings after surgery. I've been through every other possible means of inducing hormones into my system and this is by far the best for me.

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ESTRADERM | 75 or over | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
10/25/2011
Condition: Low Estrogen After Operation to Remove Ovaries
Overall rating 5.0
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I HAVE BEEN ON THIS MEDICATION FOR 40YRS AND IT WAS THE ONLY HORMONE THAT WORKED BEAUTIFULLY AND STILL DOES....

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drjudithvolpe | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Caregiver
9/2/2011
Condition: Primary Ovarian Failure
Overall rating 4.0
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I have used Estraderm for 22 years and am very upset that Novartis is taking it off the market. Vivelle Dot does NOT give equivalent blood levels.

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Diane | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
8/18/2011
Condition: Low Estrogen After Operation to Remove Ovaries
Overall rating 5.0
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I love this patch. No side effects. Other patches gave me Migraine headaches. Have used it for years and don't want anything else! The best on the market in my opinion.

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Freya | 55-64 | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
3/21/2011
Condition: "Change of Life" Signs
Overall rating 4.0
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My Dr. put me on it due to my transition from Male to Female. He told me it was safer than Prognova and easier to use.

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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/9/2011
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.7
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used patch for first month after hysterectomy and i got shakey and couldn sleep the first teo days after applying new patch. it also had to be taped on after 3or 4 days of wearing it and it left burn marks on my skin. i switched to pills now and i like them much better

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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/19/2010
Condition: Low Estrogen After Operation to Remove Ovaries
Overall rating 3.3
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After a couple of months, I developed burns and could no longer use the product. I now take oral Premarin.

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Kathryn Brandt | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/1/2010
Condition: Low Estrogen After Operation to Remove Ovaries
Overall rating 1.7
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The patch falls off and is terribly large. I hate this patch and it should be taken off the market. I have to tape it on.

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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/8/2009
Condition: "Change of Life" Signs
Overall rating 2.0
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This most likly is not the right dose for me it seemed to work for maybe 2 weeks and then I was back at square one. I had been taking oral medication for menopause prior to wearing this patch. However what I could not understand was that considering how expensive these patches are why Novartis does not include an additional patch as a backup when the estraderm patch begins to come off due to showers or clothing, I am not saying an additional medicated patch but perhaps something similar to a band aid that would fit over the patch to help keep it secure until it is time to change. That in my opinion has been the most diffiult issue with it, it does not stay in place for more than 2 days.Read More Read Less

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