Estradiol for Primary Ovarian Failure User Reviews

• Ros...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 3, 2021

Estradiol "I’m 60 and had my ovaries removed 11 months ago. So for 5 months I have been using a new bioidentical biest estriol & estradiol prescription along with progesterone gel. My hot flashes were bad, my vaginal irritation was unbearable. I changed to estradiol gel and progesterone gel. My hot flashes got so severe and vaginal irritation was so unbearable. I finally decided to try the estradiol 0.075 patch changing 2 times a week. In just 2 days, I saw incredible improvement in hot flashes, mood, energy, motivation, and emotional mood. It gave me relief from all my symptoms. The brand I was given is manufactured by Mylan, which was given absolutely horrible low reviews. I was scared it wasn’t going to work for me, but decided to try it anyway because I was so very miserable. Can’t tell you how much relief I am feeling being in the patch and taking the progesterone micronized 100 mg pill. It’s been a lifesaver for me."

• Wel...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 28, 2012

Estradiol "I am in my early forties and menopause hit me at an early age. I struggled with whether or not I should go on HRT due to the risks. With that said, the symptoms were creating sheer havoc in my life (severe hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia, and decreased libido - my poor husband). I am happy to say that after my first application, I slept through the night for the first time in two years! My hot flashes have decreased and I don't have that foggy feeling in my head. I am on Vivelle Dot and a progesterone regimen (light doses). I began Vivelle Dot two weeks ago and would highly recommend it."

• Iso...
• October 24, 2015

Estradiol "Had preovarian failure at 30. Started on Vivelle-Dot and Prometrium at age 38. Am now 60, and I will never come off. No side effects. I also added testosterone supplement injection, and I am a new person. All this helps with mental stability, weight control, and energy."

• Jlo...
• May 23, 2021

Estradiol "Last month, Walmart Pharmacy replaced my estradiol patch with the 'Mylan' manufacturer. I was shocked to see how big this patch is, it's bigger than the mouth of a colostomy bag, as thick as a regular cotton round, and it's not sticky enough to stay for days. I shower twice a day, the patch is off after two showers. Technically, I have to change my patch every day. The worst part is aside from the rashes I have now on my pelvic area because of this patch, I'm having hot flashes. It's not effective at all. I cannot do anything since my insurance already paid for three months of refill. And since I have to replace the patch every day, I have already run out of it. Now, I have to endure more 'hot flashes' for two more months. This is the worst patch I've used since my hysterectomy. Well, thank you 'Mylan' for making my life miserable for three months. I will rate negative on the effectiveness if it's available in the choices."

• Pod...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 6, 2018

Estradiol "I just started using the patch a couple of months ago. It took me about half an hour to get the patch removed from the backing and ended up tearing it in half—very frustrating. I tried putting the patch in the fridge the night before application, and it peeled away from the backing easily! I love the way the product works, and now I don’t need to worry about struggling with the packaging."

• Anonymous
• October 8, 2009

Estradiol "It's rather early for me to be rating this product considering it has been just under 2 weeks since I started it. However, I am very pleased with it so far. I was on Vivelle Dot for about 4 months, and after the first month, all my symptoms came back. I have just started this patch, and so far it is wonderful! I feel a million times better, my hair is better, no more hot flashes, and I'm starting to sleep again! The only complaint I have is that the patch is HUGE, and it's thick and beige rather than small and clear like Vivelle. But at this point, I could care less what it looks like as long as it works!"

• hot...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 22, 2014

Estradiol "I started premature ovarian failure/menopause at 31, and I'm now 35. I was skeptical of using the patch because of the side effects, so I resorted to other forms of estrogen, like birth control pills and changing my diet. They seemed to only work temporarily, 2-3 months at a time, and then the hot flashes and night sweats came back, along with irritability and no libido. I finally said enough and tried Vivelle, and after 2 weeks, the hot flashes and night sweats were gone. I am currently on the 'week off' of the patch, so far, so good. I can say that the only side effects that I've noticed are weight gain and breast swelling. I would recommend this patch to anyone in a similar situation."

• Mis...
• May 24, 2020

Estradiol "I did not have a positive experience with this patch. I received the Minivelle dot and used it for a thin uterine lining. I wore it for about an hour and felt hot, clammy, dizzy, and my heart rate went through the roof. I also started sweating profusely. I immediately took it off and the symptoms went away a few hours later. Several months later, I unknowingly received the same script from my endocrinologist for Minivelle for primary ovarian failure due to endometriosis and PCOS complications. I decided to try it again - this time with a Xanax in case the symptoms were due to anxiety. They happened again anyway, so it was confirmed that it was the patch. I am very sensitive to hormones and have not tolerated many forms of birth control pills, so I am not surprised."

• Anonymous
• January 14, 2011

Estradiol "I've been on Estrace for just over 2 years to treat primary ovarian failure. I have grown about 3 inches taller, my breasts have not increased in size, they are just constantly sore. I have been getting a lot of discharge, which is not overly pleasant. I get dizzy spells sometimes. I have gained about 15 pounds in 2 years, again, not the greatest, but my growth could have something to do with it. Acne comes and goes, sometimes it is horrible, other times my skin is great! My feet have also grown 1.5 sizes. I am very moody. That comes along with being young, though. Overall, I would give it a 6/10, as I did not notice too many pleasant side effects, however, it handled my problem inside."

• drj...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• March 21, 2020

Estradiol "I started getting perimenopausal at age 34. I went on the Estraderm patches, which were a 5-layer gel patch, you could actually see the gel medication. They were the first estradiol patch produced and have probably been out of production for 7 years. They were replaced by all these much cheaper-to-produce single-layer patches with just a sticky adhesive side, which is supposedly the drug delivery system. Climara, Vivelle, etc., NONE of them worked on me, my blood estrogen levels were at the most 19. Transvaginal delivery didn't work either. I don't believe in oral estrogens, so now I inject myself IM every 2 weeks with estradiol valerate."

• Mak...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• December 11, 2020

"I had a medical required complete hysterectomy at age 55, and Vivelle-Dot worked great for me. My insurance quit paying for Vivelle-Dot, and I was switched to Sandoz brand, which didn’t work as well but helped some. Then the pharmacy switched to Mylan estradiol patch, which was a complete disaster. I got welts and sores to the point of bleeding and scarring using Mylan. Most of the pharmacies in my area only carry Mylan, and it is a challenge to find out which brand they carry. I can no longer find Sandoz in my area and am trying Dotti, which is not as bad as Mylan."

• BXB...
• June 28, 2017

"I am 18 and was diagnosed with primary ovarian failure. The patch is okay, but I don't get enough estrogen and have to take an extra pill every day. At first, I gained weight from taking this estrogen, and I got super moody. I have been able to control my mood for the most part, and I don't think I will gain any more weight. If I forget to put a patch on, my hot flashes get really awful. My periods are now about 4 months apart, and the patch was the safest option in case I try to get pregnant. Overall, the patch is alright. I would recommend it to women older than me."

• pmb...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 14, 2019

"Started using the Mylan estradiol patch 0.1 mg, a big heavy round patch, 2 weeks ago. Medication seems fine, my low rating is because the patch itself is bulky and uncomfortable. A 2 mm thick pad that I feel constantly, all day long. Beyond bulky and bothersome! I do not recommend!"

• Anonymous
• November 5, 2011

Estradiol "It worked for only 1 and 1/2 days, then my muscles began to ache, and I needed to change it."

• Ner...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 27, 2021

Estradiol "Anyone experiencing a drop-off feeling using the dot after 2-2 1/2 days? Thought about adding some estradiol gel to the dot for this. Suggestions?"