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[Cassie]

For the lovely ladies who use patches what are you using and what strength patch? Always get a bit confused with patches when one sees the strength but I presume that dose is metered out over a few days, is that how it works?

[Winterose]

I’m on Evorel 100mg , have been on hrt for 15 years . Started on Estradot 75 . Had to take Evorel when there was a supply shortage of Estradot and couldn’t believe how much better I felt on it . I change every 4 th day .

[KBallinger]

I’m on 200 estrodot- 2 x 100 changed every 3 days. X

[Babspiglet]

Hello Cassie,  I’ve been using the Evorel 25 patch twice a week for nearly 2 months. This I believe is designed to deliver 25 micrograms of oestrogen every 24 hrs.  I change the patch every 3rd or 4th day. I’m following a conti regime in also taking Utrogestan (progesterone) continuously. At the moment I cannot really report on the effect that the oestrogen is having alone as I feel that the Utrogestan is making me too sedated and ‘winning out’ so may well need to tweak regime after discussion with meno specialist next week. I believe no undue side effects from the Evorel though. x

[Salad]

I’m on 200 estrodot- 2 x 100 changed every 3 days. X

Same 
Although I have stretched out the days when there was a supply problem.

[lizziejt]

 Hi, I am currently on Estradot 75mcg with 100mg Utrogestan daily. I have been on HRT for almost 10 years (mostly oral) but was changed to patches -and have recently increased from 50mcg. I am slightly worried about the higher dose/risk of breast cancer but I do feel much better.

[Sparkler]

Hi there

I am on evorel 50, started on evorel 25 and increased to 50 after 3 months. Have been on evorel 50 for about 18 months now and am very happy with them
Sparkler
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[Cassie]

Thankyou ladies, so it would seem that the Evorel 25 is the lowest one gets, delivering 25mcg every 24 hours, which appears to be a lot lower than what I am currently using which is 1 pump, which delivers 750mcg. I guess I could try half a pump, just very difficult to get the dosage correct with the pump action.
Trying to find the lowest dosage that is safe for long term use as I do not intend to throw away my HRT when I turn 60 

[Wrensong]

Cassie, I think 1 pump of Oestrogel is considered equivalent to 25mcg patch.  Have a look at this link from Newson Health.  The relevant bit is:-

 "Two pumps of Oestrogel is roughly equal to 50mcg patch".

https://www.menopausedoctor.co.uk/menopause/hrt-the-different-ingredients-brands-and-strengths-available

[Kelrob12]

I’m on Evorel 100mg , have been on hrt for 15 years . Started on Estradot 75 . Had to take Evorel when there was a supply shortage of Estradot and couldn’t believe how much better I felt on it . I change every 4 th day .

Hi,
Would you mind If I asked what the difference was? Ive tried estraderm, evorel and estradot. Wondered if estradot wasn't as good but when I got the estraderm patch is was so big!

Thanks Kelly x

[Kelrob12]

I’m on 200 estrodot- 2 x 100 changed every 3 days. X

Hi KBallinger,
I think your similar age to me - can I ask how dd you know to keep going to 200mg? Im on 100mg and not sure if to increase - did you have hot flushes still before getting to that level?
x

[Kelrob12]

hi,

Im 41 no ovaries and on 100mg Estradot. Ive tries estraderm, evorel too. I think there is a slight difference in absorption for me between brands
x

[Cassie]

Thankyou Wrensong, thats a most helpful table, I guess one cannot just convert as perhaps the patches and the gel absorb diffferently. 

[BevSkelcher]

Hi,  Im new to all this and Today I have been Prescribed Evorel Sequi patches to try, I am going to collect after work and start tonight, any help would be appreciated