Estradiol / levonorgestrel and Mood Swings: What Users Say

• Phi...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 28, 2020

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "I have only been on Climara Pro for two weeks. I was put on this as an alternative to the Combipatch, which has a shortage and was not available. This is a great patch. I immediately noticed I was sleeping better. It stays on WAY better than the CombiPatch, and you only have to put it on once weekly instead of twice. My mood swings are gone, as are some cravings. This is great, and I am not going back to the CombiPatch."

• Lad...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 26, 2022

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "I am 50 years old. I was experiencing all the signs of menopause. I was having trouble sleeping because of hot flashes, migraines due to estrogen fluctuations, mood swings, weight gain, etc. I was starting to feel like I was going crazy. I really researched this patch because I was afraid of side effects and I also pride myself on taking no medications, but I just couldn’t take it anymore, so I decided to give it a try. The first week I had some major mood swings, but they went away by the 2nd week. I am on week 3, and I already feel so much better. I can sleep through the night without hot flashes, which has given me more energy during the day. The patch is easy to put on and stays on. My only complaint is the ugly black text on the patch (why?). I would recommend this patch to a friend."

• Lad...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 26, 2022

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "I am 50 years old. I was experiencing all the signs of menopause. I was having trouble sleeping because of hot flashes, migraines due to estrogen fluctuations, mood swings, weight gain, etc. I was starting to feel like I was going crazy. I really researched this patch because I was afraid of side effects and I also pride myself on taking no medications, but I just couldn’t take it anymore, so I decided to give it a try. The first week I had some major mood swings, but they went away by the 2nd week. I am on week 3, and I already feel so much better. I can sleep through the night without hot flashes, which has given me more energy during the day. The patch is easy to put on and stays on. My only complaint is the ugly black text on the patch (why?). I would recommend this patch to a friend."

• 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?"

• Ms ...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 27, 2019

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "The patch works very well for hot flashes and night sweats. A primary reason I went on it is for osteoporosis management/prevention. I will say it hasn't helped as much as I hoped for menopausal sleep issues, but it has helped with mood swings. As for others' comments with issues of applying the patch, I learned to simply turn to the smooth, clear side, fold very slightly to lift up the middle small tab that sticks out, gently tear away the plastic from that side with my left hand, then place a finger edge (try not to touch the medicated section) to hold that half. Next, peel away the other half with my right hand and apply. It sticks fine every single time. It has never come off."