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[Gilla999]

After using Lenzetto successfully for 1.5 years, over the last 3 or 4 months it has been causing an increasingly worse allergic rash on my inner arms where I apply it, so I've reulctantly accepted that I needed to switch to something else, and today have started the patch (Estradot). After so much upheaval already, I am very, very nervous at switching as Lenzetto worked so well for me.

The dosing with Lenzetto is so varied depending on where you look, so getting an equivalent dose of anything else is totally hit and miss, and I am uber sensitive to relatively small changes in Estrogen. I'm currently on 3.66 sprays (don't ask!) of Lenzetto and have gone with a switch to a 50mcg patch. I figured (for me personally) it's easier to go up than go down and I should know fairly soon if it's too low, but all feedback on that equivalent dose is welcomed!!

My question is, I've used 2 x 25mcg patches as I had them here already and I noticed that they are kind of rippling and don't look fully pressed onto the skin, even when I've been pressing them down (which may or may not have something to do with my rolls of fat in that area!). Is this normal / does it mean absorption will be less? Any other tips for an anxious new patch user?

[Flossieteacake]

My patches always wrinkle or come off so I cover them with a Tegaderm dressing. I buy mine from Amazon. I think they are wonderful as I cannot seem to get patches to stick to my skin without one.

[Gilla999]

Thanks Flossie and Molly for your comments! Molly maybe it's a weight thing, but I don't really have any thin skin below the waist  unless I did the hip area - does it have to be on the front of the body below the waist?

Flossing I've just googled - think I'm going to buy some of those dressings, great idea - thank you! X

[Flossieteacake]

Thanks Flossie and Molly for your comments! Molly maybe it's a weight thing, but I don't really have any thin skin below the waist  unless I did the hip area - does it have to be on the front of the body below the waist?

Flossing I've just googled - think I'm going to buy some of those dressings, great idea - thank you! X

You are welcome. I find patches stick best on my lower back. I also do not have any thin skin.

[Gilla999]

Interesting! I didn't know it was OK to apply on your back? That would be better for me too I think!

[Flossieteacake]

Interesting! I didn't know it was OK to apply on your back? That would be better for me too I think!

I read you can apply it anywhere below the waist so I assume lower back is okay. They will not stay on my thighs.

[Stella2]

I looked at the video Davina posted of where she puts her estradot patch and I put it there, slightly on the back above the hip. It sticks very well. It's important that the skin is clear of any cream, the best to wash before sticking with a soap rather than shower gel. When you stick it on, put your hand over it for 30 sec.

[Ellie O]

I use hairdryer for few seconds, when I stick new patch. They stick perfectly.