Also known as: Alora, Climara, Estraderm, Estradiol Patch, Menostar, Vivelle, Vivelle-Dot
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Evamist (estradiol) for Postmenopausal Symptoms: I haven't seen much mentioned about the personality change (i.e. edginess and sometimes just plain meaness) that occurs with perimenopause. I have found that using this spray it takes that edginess away. My family can tell when I forget to spray it in the morning. I don't like being mean, my nature is typically laid back and normally a nice person. It has been a big help to me and my family by giving the nice Mom back to the family.
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Vivelle-Dot (estradiol) for Postmenopausal Symptoms: I started using the Vivelle-Dot patch after having a total hysterectomy. Before starting the patch, I was having vaginal burning & itching, hot flashes, and night sweats. Within a week of starting the patch, all of these symptoms were resolved. To date, I've not experienced any side effects.
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Climara (estradiol) for Postmenopausal Symptoms: Have had no hot flushes since using Climara. Skin looks better. Noticed all tissues were thinning out after hysterectomy and all have returned to normal. My patch stays on all week now that I have had time to figure out best method. Apply to clean dry skin, put patch on, press firmly then make a circle (using fingers) around and around on patch. Once I have pressed it stays on all week. Takes about 40-45 seconds to make sure it sticks. Very simple.
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Climara (estradiol) for Atrophic Vaginitis: In general, I'm happy with this patch. I have difficulty getting it to stay on for an entire week. It stopped the hot flashes and allowed me to have sex again (thin vaginal tissues caused major problems). I do have asthma, high cholesterol, history of migraines. I don't think I'm having any side effects. The progesterone I have to take with it causes terrible side effects. I'm 57.
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(estradiol) for Postmenopausal Symptoms: I was suffering from stress incontinence while jogging, and my doctor suggested that I try Estring. After a couple of months, I no longer have this problem, which is a real relief.
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estradiol for Postmenopausal Symptoms: After 3 years of using generic Estridiol patch I cannot imagine life without it! First year of use experienced average of one hot flash a month, very few night sweats and no more mood swings. The following year put on lower dose and haven't had a hot flash in over a year. Drastic improvement in my quality of life.
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Vivelle (estradiol) for Postmenopausal Symptoms: I have been on the Vivelle Dot for 3 years after having my hysterectomy. It is wonderful and has controlled my hotflashes, night sweats, breast tenderness, and dry sking. The Vivelle Dot is a much better drug for me than Premarin. The Premarin was making my skin literally very dry and shrivel. At first the Premarin was fine and after several years it started to have a very different effect on me causing pain during intercourse and very dry skin. Changed to Vivelle Dot and all symptoms went away
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(estradiol) for Postmenopausal Symptoms: I was very reluctant to use this method, but I must say that it works. My hot flashing has decreased to 1 hot flash per day. I now have moisture in my vagina again, which is naturally creamy like before my hysterectomy. I am very pleased.
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