I used to be on oestrogel, which I applied each night, but I was was getting an increase in flushes again. Consultant suggested Estradot 50 initially, but my BP was misbehaving, so GP thought it would be best to try a lower dose which is keeping flushes, sweats etc at bay. Have to say I prefer the patches, not so messy. They stick well, most of the time. Never heard of gel patches though.