Estradiol Compared to Alternatives

For Postmenopausal Symptoms: I love the effects of Estradiol Transdermal Patch on my severe hot flashes and mood swings. But because bathing water penetrates the glue and its difficult to get the patch to stay on more than 4-5 days. I've taped it on, placed a large bandaid over. Just anything to stretch out 7 days worth of use. This is a major issue with me because they only give you 4 patches a month. I've spoken with my pharmacist they suggested I contact the manufacturer. Does anyone else have this issue?

For Postmenopausal Symptoms: I was very reluctant to use this method, but I must say that it works. My hot flashing has decreased to 1 hot flash per day. I now have moisture in my vagina again, which is naturally creamy like before my hysterectomy. I am very pleased.

For Postmenopausal Symptoms: I have taken Premarin in the 1.25 strength for over 40 years, it has not stopped the hot flashes and night sweats but it reduces them by at least 50%. I do not have osteoporosis (my Mother and all of my Aunts did) and my bone density is better than most women half my age, a lot of which I attribute to the Premarin. I have never taken prempro or any progestin product, just the Premarin alone. I tried the half strength, miserable with all day hot flashes so over heated looked like I had a sunburn with heat rash and nasty skin breakouts, so I changed Drs, now back to the 1.25 strength. . My only complaint is that a product like this that ha been on the market over 50 years I do not understand why there is no generic as it is very expensive.

For Postmenopausal Symptoms: I have lost 80 percent of my hair. I also have had bladder problems.

For Postmenopausal Symptoms: I am 52, and has been suffering hot flashes for about 2 years. My doctor didn’t want to go the HRT route- and prescribed me Clonidine at first. The clonidine worked for about 4 months- then suddenly stopped. Hot flashes ramped up to 3-5 an hour! Sleep was near impossible. Finally was prescribed Activelle LD. It took about 3 weeks to work, but It works. I am just 5 weeks in now. Zero hot flashes. I feel my moods have improved. And I also feel calmer. I am experiencing way less anxiety. Basically I feel like I did 3 years ago before this menopause stuff all started. Only negative side effect for me is daily morning diarrhea, but that seems to be subsiding. Wish I had gotten this medication years ago.

For Postmenopausal Symptoms: I had experienced almost nonstop hot flashes for 3 years before asking my Dr. for help. I was a mess. I am on the lowest dose of this medication and it has been a life saver for me. Hot flashes gone, most of the irritability has gone away. I feel like my old self. It took about 3 weeks to notice the difference and have been taking it for 6 months now. I will have occasional breast pain, but it is nothing serious just a twinge. Well worth the relief!