Vivelle-Dot for Oophorectomy User Reviews

• god...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• January 19, 2013

"I had ovarian cancer and had an oophorectomy. My oncologist wanted me to use this drug for at least 10 years. Started with a higher dose and have gone down to 0.05. I have tried dropping it to 0.025, but noticed I was having hot flashes and lack of sleep at night. I have gone back to the 0.05 and enjoy it so much more, although I am now going on my 12th year of taking it. Trying to wean off of it, but without the ovaries, it is hard. Love this patch!!"

• Cor...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• December 23, 2020

"After a total hysterectomy, I was miserable, irritable, and low energy. Excessive sweating at night and dry skin was depressing. My gynecologist tried me on different patches, and nothing worked. Then she gave me a free sample of 0.05 Vivelle-Dot, and the symptoms were gone. I have been on it since 2010, and the only side effect is weight gain, but I can manage this rather than the alternative."

• mid...
• August 10, 2017

"I had a complete hysterectomy, but this gave me no relief of hot flashes at all. I feel tired all the time and gained 10 lbs. I have been using the Vivelle Dot 0.05 mg patches for months and thought I would be feeling better by now. Going back to the Dr to get something else because these patches are useless."