Estradiol Alternatives Compared

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: Never enough in tubes to use as directed! If I use half gram 3 time a week I always run out 3 weeks before my next refill is due. It is effective if I could get the full benefits of my prescription. I was getting the name brand it did last the 90 days..

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: My third month using Premarin 0.625g due to unbearable hot flashes, vaginal dryness, sleep disturbances and night sweats. I had done hysterectomy about a year ago. Since taking Premarin, both hot flashes and night sweats lessened. Now my biggest challenge is persistent and enlarging painful breasts. Am due to discuss this feedback with my gynecologist.

For Postmenopausal Symptoms: I have been taking Activella for 4 months now. It immediately alleviated hot flashing and anxiety/nervousness/irritability. However, I think it is beginning to cause headaches. I've also had scalp acne which started when I was taking a generic form of Activella, but seems to be clearing now that I'm taking the actual brand name of the drug. Also, have noticed I am more emotional (tear up in a second) on this medicine. In the last month or so, I have become increasingly clumsy, dropping things I'm holding. Will update on this in 2 months.

For Postmenopausal Symptoms: I'm on Activelle for 8 yrs now and it was the only HRT that makes me feel my old self. I tried weaning myself off it but then the hot flushes comes back within a day. I would love not to use anything but quality of life is very important for me so I carry on. I tried every "herbal, natural remedy, pill" could find they only worked for peri menopause and not great at all. Two years I struggled every 4 weeks on a different HRT and wanted to go jump off a building, until I went to see my gynea and she gave me Activelle, even my family noticed that the old me was back. Why suffer hey.