User Reviews for Vivelle-Dot

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.

Vivelle-Dot (estradiol) for Postmenopausal Symptoms: After a full hysterectomy at 42 years I started taking the patch due to severe hot flashes and terrible insomnia. After less then I week, I've had only mild hot flashes and 2 good nights of sleep. I'm so happy to be taking estrogen. No side effects

Vivelle-Dot (estradiol): At 45, I began a two-year battle of hot flashes and excessive uterine bleeding. My gynecologist prescribed various HRT with little to no relief. At 47, I had a total hysterectomy. The morning after my surgery, I put on my first Vivelle Dot patch (0.1 strength). For three years, I have had wonderful results with Vivelle Dot from the beginning, no skin sensitivity, great sleep, very little hot flashes.

Vivelle-Dot (estradiol) for Postmenopausal Symptoms: Unfortunately, it doesn't work for me. I experienced some chest pain and heaviness within the first day of taking.

Vivelle-Dot (estradiol): My doctor prescribed Vivelle dot patch 1.0 for me right after total hysterectomy 10 years ago. In recent years, dose was lowered to 0.075, then 0.05. Two months ago, I stopped taking it altogether without doctors permission (my doctor closed her practice). I tried to quit before but was not successful because I always got dull headaches. I was, however, able to stay off of it this time but experienced hot flashes and dull headaches. I never knew what hot flash was before. I started back on patch again and I feel much better - no more hot flashes and headaches. Now, I see that there is even a lower dose, I will ask my next doctor to prescribe me lower one yet.

Vivelle-Dot (estradiol) for Postmenopausal Symptoms: I tried compounded creams and they didn't work for me. Only one week on this patch and my hot flashes are almost none and I'm sleeping much better.

Vivelle-Dot (estradiol) for Postmenopausal Symptoms: Tried the 0.05 mg patch which I had to remove 7 hrs later due to extreme nausea. Maybe lower dosage will alleviate that problem. Waiting for doctor's call.

Vivelle-Dot (estradiol) for Postmenopausal Symptoms: I started on the patch because of menopause (at age 36, no medical reason i.e. surgery). I used the patch for about 6 weeks and had to stop because of a rash at the application site. This was no surprise because band-aids give me rashes too. I had no problem with 0.5 but when moved up to 0.75 I started with the rash.

Vivelle-Dot (estradiol) for Primary Ovarian Failure: It worked for only 1 and 1/2 days, then my muscles began to ache, and I needed to change it.

Vivelle-Dot (estradiol) for Postmenopausal Symptoms: I had a total hysterectomy when I was 28. I started on Premarin for a few years and then changed to the Vivelle patch for the last 8 years with no side effects. But I was also on the lower doses 0.25 and just recently went up to 0.75.

Vivelle-Dot (estradiol) for Postmenopausal Symptoms: Tried the lowest dose and the next highest dose. They both gave me a headache. Too bad because it did help alleviate the night sweats.