Estradiol Patch and Itching: What Users Say (Page 2)

• Lei...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 26, 2021

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "Taking 0.075 mg/day patch to be changed every 3-4 days. It lasts 2 days because when I take a shower, water gets under the patch, then it loosens and starts itching like crazy. My skin is red. It is very uncomfortable. I don't believe I am getting the proper dosage because of this. (I am also taking progesterone pills at the same time. I am sure I am getting the right amount of progesterone...but I need to have the right amount of estrogen in order for my body to function right.) What a waste of time."

• Eng...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 24, 2017

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "Warning - Itchy/painful. I used Estradiol Patch (Sandoz) 0.025 mg for 2 months, changing 2x a week. I also took Progesterone 100 mg daily. I'm 52, perimenopausal, and suffer from hot flashes every hour during the night. Within a week, the hot flashes disappeared, BUT got my period every 9 days lasting 5 days, so I only had a break of 3-4 days in between. 2 weeks ago, I dropped Progesterone to 14 days a month, and periods stopped. Shortly after, I started to get very itchy and sore within a day of replacing the patch, and the hot flashes came back with a vengeance. I now realize I developed an allergy to the patches and still have 8 rectangle discolored itchy patches that won't go away. I switched to Evamist 2 days ago and hope to get relief soon."

• Haz...
• July 26, 2021

For Oophorectomy "I was switched several years ago from Climara to Mylan brand. I have found it does not stay in place well, leading to skin breakdown and waste of product. It is foam-based and larger than the Climara patch-this prevents adequate adhesion to the skin, allowing sweat to form underneath. It’s frustrating and uncomfortable. It takes my skin approximately 3 weeks to recover from itch/rash and associated redness."

• sad...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• September 16, 2021

For Oophorectomy "The Mylan patches caused welts, itching, and scars on me and often did not stay on for 3.5 days. The Sandoz patches worked better than the Mylan, but I cannot find a pharmacy that carries them. I've called all pharmacies near me, including grocery stores and big box stores. The Dotti patches cause itching and discolor my skin but are preferable to Mylan patches. I had used Minivelle and Vivelle-Dot for close to 10 years, and they worked great without any skin issues, but unfortunately, I cannot afford those brands now."

• Ano...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 8, 2025

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "I initially got the Mylan brand patch, and they never seemed to stay on for the whole week. Then, when I got a refill, it was the Sandoz brand. They are much thinner and more flexible. As long as I carefully clean and dry the area before placing the patch, they stay on the entire week and are often more difficult to remove because they are still hanging on so well. When I switched insurance providers, they only had Mylan brand for mail order. They were horrible! They always broke me out where they were placed, and even if I didn't get a rash, I had a lot of itching and discomfort. Also, they never seemed to stay on more than a few days, regardless of how well I prepared the area. They are also larger and thicker, so I could feel them all the time. I had to call around pharmacies to find the Sandoz brand again and go back to buying them from a retail pharmacy instead of mail order, but no regrets about that!"

• Lyn...
• August 17, 2019

For Osteoporosis "This estradiol patch will not stay on, and if water gets under it, it will cause itching and burning of the skin."

• Tra...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 5, 2023

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "I have been on the patches for a month and a half. They have definitely helped with my perimenopause symptoms. I do find they cause my skin to become red, raised, and itchy, though."