Climara Pro and Bleeding: What Users Say

• Anonymous
• July 24, 2020

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "I went into perimenopause a little early. At 40, I started having an average of five hot flashes an hour, day and night. At 44, I decided I couldn’t take it anymore because I had severe anxiety and depression and physically didn’t feel I could even exercise anymore due to the hot flashes. I had tried everything natural. Nothing worked for me. I generally don’t take prescriptions from doctors. My quality of life really sucked. I was miserable, and that’s putting it lightly. I got prescribed Climara Pro, and within four days, all anxiety, hot flashes, and depression disappeared!!! Like magic. Once in a while, I have spotting and/or bleeding for a few days. I’ll gladly deal with that. The sticker has been fine 95% of the time. I’ve never ruined a patch, it’s never fallen off. I put it on slowly and carefully. Take your time and have clean skin and hands. This patch has been a miracle in my life. So grateful!! If you’re miserable, give it a try! It’s worth every penny."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 7, 2025

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "I have used the patch since October 2024. I have felt better about the effects of menopause, but after my second patch, I started bleeding non-stop for 28 days. The bleeding is from a panty liner to a super plus tank. I told my doctor, and he indicated that it is normal. Well, after that, it stopped for 5 days and started bleeding again without stopping for 20 more days. And so, I bleed for like 12 or 15 days, 5 days it stops, and I start bleeding again. I like the patch if it weren't for the bleeding problem because it is very abundant."

• Ano...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 13, 2025

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "I am 50 now, and I started using these about a year ago when perimenopause was kicking me hard. The bleeding has now stopped, so I think I am either fully entering menopause now or my body is simply getting adjusted. I had typical perimenopause and menopause symptoms: the hot flashes coming on every hour, lack of sleep, sweating at night, mental fuzzies, vaginal dryness of the worst kind, and overall felt much older and like I had the flu constantly. This patch resolved all of that! I highly recommend it. I have no problems with the patches sticking. I apply them to upper buttocks or low abdomen, below panty lines-where elastics can’t rub them off. The area gets a bit red for a day or two after taking the patch off, but the product insert mentions this is normal and suggests cycling through application spots."

• Mar...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 17, 2018

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "I actually like the Climara Pro patch quite a bit. Even with the side effects. Here is my summary: Pros: no more hot flashes. Mine were often and horrible. No more vaginal dryness. No more itchy skin. I feel sexual again. Very few mood swings. I feel good!! Better with it than I did without it!! Cons: I never know when I might bleed! I can go 3 or 4 months with no bleeding, and then all of a sudden, I will bleed for a week or so! I have to have intravaginal ultrasounds 3 times a year to watch the endometrial thickness. If it thins out too much, then I need progesterone. Pain in the butt to monitor this balancing act. I have gained 17 lbs since starting this patch. Worst of all is that the backing on the patch is extremely hard to get off! I now keep these patches in the refrigerator, and the back comes off perfectly. To the people at Bayer: why don't you fix this situation since it obviously is a problem?"

• Rem...
• September 9, 2013

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "51 years old-postmenopausal for 2 years. Started this for hot flashes, night sweats, trouble sleeping. Been taking the med for 3 months now. Had cramping and bleeding initially. Titrated patch by cutting in half. Had exam and endometrial biopsy to rule out any problems. Bleeding stopped. After 3 weeks at half patch, symptoms returned somewhat. Increased back to whole patch-2 weeks no bleeding, now have cramping and bleeding again for 3 days now. I know these are side effects that usually completely subside, so I am waiting to see if the bleeding stops altogether. The patch has stayed on with no problem and is very effective. I have thick hair, but have noticed slight thinning, which is not a problem so far. I will give it more time."

• Squ...
• February 26, 2021

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "At first, I was excited to use this 1x/week easy patch! Had no problems with it sticking. It helped me sleep better too, BUT unfortunately, it wasn’t for me. My breasts were getting sore, painful, sensitive (not good for boudoir), and I was putting on extra weight fast. I stopped taking it. Within a week, I started bleeding. Be wary, ladies. It’s not for everyone, but I really wish it was. Stay well."