I tried the patch and after 6 month or so??? I developed an alergy to the adhesive. So now I use estro Gel (estradiol gel). after a shower pump it once and slather the gel on my left arm and let it dry.

I didn't like the patch with a sticky thing on my midriff. And it never stayed on for a week. I don't know how it supposed to stay on for whole week. I think my rash started as a sweat rash under the patch. They don't breath. and sweat accumulates under the patch and irritated my skin.

I just don't think patch will work on very active women.
oh the gel is not the same as the estradiol creme (vaginal creme). Check with your doctor.

so no help with patch but an alternative
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