Estradiol and Night Sweats: What Users Say (Page 2)

• MMV...
• August 11, 2010

Estradiol for Postmenopausal Symptoms "Been using for 2 weeks straight now, and it seems to be controlling the hot flashes during the day. I am still experiencing the night sweats, but I want to give a couple more weeks to fully get into my system."

• Fee...
• March 21, 2008

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "After 3 years of using the generic Estradiol patch, I cannot imagine life without it! First year of use, experienced an average of one hot flash a month, very few night sweats, and no more mood swings. The following year, put on a lower dose and haven't had a hot flash in over a year. Drastic improvement in my quality of life."

• Kat...
• January 3, 2020

Estradiol for Postmenopausal Symptoms "I love Climara, it has saved my mental health by reducing night sweats, hot flashes, and anxiety to almost nil. I use the .05 patch and only had to pay a copay through my HMO, so worth it. I gave it an 8 because of issues with it staying on. I lived in California with hard water, and it stayed for about 4 days if I put it on right after a shower and also used a bandaid over it for the last 3 days. I moved to Texas and only brought 3 months' worth. Here, I can't get it to stay past one or 2 days unless I apply a large bandaid at the beginning, and even still, only 3 to 4. I think it's because the water is soft and just takes the sticky right off. Or maybe because of the humidity, but I worked out twice a day in California and still didn't have this problem. Don't know what I will do in the future as I can't afford them without insurance... maybe Mexico. Lol! I will try the surgical tape and see if it can stand up to the soft water."

• Buf...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• July 24, 2022

Estradiol for Postmenopausal Symptoms "Vivelle Dot worked great, but insurance stopped covering. Generic was okay until the last few months when Mylan was the brand I was given. It doesn’t stick well at all, and I’m having open blisters and redness that are painful and itchy. I’m not using them because I’m afraid of getting an infection. I’m also getting hot flashes and night sweats after 10 years without them. I called Mylan but still need to fill out the extensive paperwork for the customer complaint. Tried to get Vivelle again, but it would be $500 a month. I don’t know what to do. I really need the bone benefits from estrogen and don’t absorb oral meds well."

• ndk...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• August 16, 2022

Estradiol for Postmenopausal Symptoms "I have used Femring 0.05 for many years. After my hysterectomy, I used estradiol tablets, but they really didn't work well, and I didn't like taking oral hormones. So, my doctor recommended Femring. What a difference, no more hot flashes, no night sweats, no moodiness. My insurance covered it, and yes, there is a high co-pay, but my sanity was worth it. THEN, out of the blue, with no warning, I go to refill it last December (2021), and BCBSTx took it off their formulary list completely. So, I tried suppositories, then eString. DIDN'T WORK. I called and called, and finally BCBSTx said I could appeal and possibly get it covered. I had to have my doctor document on a special form, submit WITH my patient notes stating when and what other meds were tried. It took 5 months! So, I ended up paying full price for one cycle. Then HALLELUJAH, it was approved. There is a coupon to help with co-pays, but only if you have prescription drug coverage. I'm going to try to use it this month."

• DeJ...
• August 18, 2017

Estradiol for Postmenopausal Symptoms "I am 60 years old and have been using Climara 50 patches since 2008 (9 years). It has definitely relieved the night sweats and the constant anxiety feeling. I have tried a couple of times to go on a half dose, but the symptoms resume, but I will try again. I have never had problems with the patch itself. The edge can be a little sticky when I put it on, but I always wipe a smear of talcum powder around it to prevent it from sticking to my clothes. I now have a serious hearing problem (not resolved), so of course I'm concerned that it may be connected with this medication. But six years ago, I had a massive amount of antibiotics for a staph infection following surgery, so of course this could be the cause."

• EB2...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• December 7, 2022

Estradiol for Postmenopausal Symptoms "I have used the Femring for several years, and it works well for about 8-9 weeks. I’m at 9 weeks today and had night sweats all night long last night, despite my Dr. giving me a .25 mg Vivelle patch for breakthrough symptoms. The only reason I keep using it is because it is the only HRT product that helps, despite its expense and its shortened dose effectiveness (e.g., less than 90 days). I also use the manufacturer’s coupon to lower the cost, since even with insurance, this medication is very expensive."

• Amy...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 24, 2016

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "A few months ago, my periods stopped, and the hot flashes, night sweats, and crying jags hit me like a swarm of hornets. I knew it would happen eventually, but I had imagined they'd arrive solo, with polite introductions and a getting-acquainted period. But, no. This was a full-bore onslaught. After a few weeks of torture, I bowed down to the pharmaceutical gods and secured a Climara Rx. I'm sensitive to meds, so I cut the patch in half. After just three days, my symptoms were completely gone. Worried about side effects, I removed the patch. Two months later, and I'm still symptom-free. Two days ago, I got my period. Did it forestall my menopause?"

• Nig...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 1, 2020

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "Not sure where to start. Had a partial hysterectomy on 8/20/19. Two weeks after, started the estrogen (estradiol CLIMARA), they stopped most of my hot flashes, night sweats, and insomnia with adjustments. I do have issues with it staying on too. But, since COVID-19... my old pharmacy started having issues with filling the prescriptions like it was an issue with the doctor (long story). Anyway, having this happen several times... decided to switch pharmacies. Now, I have started taking the Syndos or Sandos version and now having nausea, night sweats, and insomnia. OMG, no break here... SMH. I have been through some ups and downs with taking both medications. Thinking of asking the doctor for the Milan. It seems to work better for me. Ladies, if you’re going through this all well, keep talking and asking your physician for help! Do not give up!"

• Mic...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 1, 2021

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "I started the Mylan estradiol patch approximately 1 month ago. I then switched to Climara (brand). The difference was slight, however, both patches tend to lose effectiveness by day five. The first indication for me is insomnia. I'm able to sleep days 2-5, but day 6, nope. And the day I change the patch is worse. Breakthrough anxiety, insomnia, night sweats. This method may work for others, but it's inconsistent for me. I do share the consensus that the generic is not as effective."

• Bob...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 27, 2020

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "Gyno suggested using wiping skin with alcohol, then let it dry, then apply patch. Once patch is applied, blow on patch for 15 seconds with a hair dryer. I am on .075, still having hot flashes and night sweats, but it's only been a week."