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[jemahan]

hi im new to the site im 50 and looking back started going through the change at 47.
My doctor has prescribed femseven conti, had a nightmare to start with couldnt get them to stick tryed everywhere,eventually found the top of my arm they stuck 
This is my third month on hrt, my symtoms have all disapeared no hot flushes etc which is great.i have had a bleed every month slight at first but seems to be getting heavier and my boobs are sore too.My doctor said the bleeding should stop after 3 months if not i have to go and see her.
Just wondering if anyone else has experienced this with femseven conti ?

[littleminnie]

Not sure if femseven are the same but I'm on Everol Conti and it says you should not stick them higher than your waste.  I put mine on my thigh and they stick fine.

[dazned]

As far as I was lead to believe they are supposed to be stuck lower than the waist I.e. top of buttock or thigh etc.

[Sunnydays]

Yes, I agree. Even though my GP, when giving me the prescription, said some women stick them on the arm, all the paperwork says below waist. I found my hip the most successful place to stick. I did find the sticking got easier. Warm the patch in your hand first then make sure you hold it in place for a good 30 seconds.
I didn't get bleeding (i'd had no periods for 2 years anyway) but I stopped after 6 weeks as it was suiting me. I don't think the bleeding should be getting any heavier.