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Best location for estradiol patch

Posted by tillymack @tillymack, Mar 1 8:48am

I've just started with the menostar patch which at 14 mcg is ultra low dose. I'd like to absorb every bit possible! I'm been using my lower abdomen but wonder if upper outer buttock would provide better absorption?

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wondering1 | @wondering1 | Mar 17 9:16am
In reply to @tillymack "@wondering1 Sorry I wasn't more specific, I meant did the doctor say why she recommended rotating..." + (show)
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@wondering1 Sorry I wasn't more specific, I meant did the doctor say why she recommended rotating to both abdomen and buttocks?

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@tillymack I can’t remember if she said why, but the logic to me is that you are giving the skin a chance to rest before you cover it with the adhesive for another week.

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pbradley1954 | @pbradley1954 | Mar 17 9:44am
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I am 77 and considering going back on HRT. I have high fracture risk osteoporosis and have started Evenity(2 injections)
Had a hysterectomy 2 yrs ago. Started having hot flashes again in the last few months. My gyn is reluctant but I have friends in 70s taking it who say they feel great. Thoughts?

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I just start at 71. Will let you know how it goes. It has only been 2 weeks.

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sallylw | @sallylw | Mar 17 9:53am

I am 66 and am looking for a Dr willing to help with this. It is hard. How did you find one? I am in Upstate NY.

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daylemaples | @daylemaples | Mar 17 10:35am
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I am 77 and considering going back on HRT. I have high fracture risk osteoporosis and have started Evenity(2 injections)
Had a hysterectomy 2 yrs ago. Started having hot flashes again in the last few months. My gyn is reluctant but I have friends in 70s taking it who say they feel great. Thoughts?

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@csuhilty
72, on Hrt for a year. feel great

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drsuefowler | @drsuefowler | Mar 17 11:31am

I always put it in the front of my lower abdomen, because the one time I tried it on the back it fell off. It helps if I can see it and know that it's there.

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tillymack | @tillymack | Mar 17 1:39pm
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@tillymack I can’t remember if she said why, but the logic to me is that you are giving the skin a chance to rest before you cover it with the adhesive for another week.

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@wondering1 That makes perfect sense especially if you change the patch twice a week.

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dianat | @dianat | Mar 18 8:16am

I also rotate on each upper buttock. I will move it around an inch or two so it’s not always in the exact same spot. I tried the abdomen but it came off once so I stick with the buttock. I make sure it is not near any panty line elastic so there is no chance of it coming off. They really stick well.

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