Estradot HRT patches for menopause
What is Estradot?
Estradot is a type of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) worn as a patch on the skin. Each patch contains the hormone estradiol, a naturally occurring form of oestrogen, which can help to manage menopause symptoms such as hot flushes, night sweats, and mood changes. What makes Estradot different from other HRT patches is its small size and suitability for sensitive skin, thanks to the hypoallergenic glue it uses.
Estradot requires a prescription. Our clinicians will assess your suitability based on your medical history.
Estradot patches are available in 5 different strengths, and our clinician will recommend a dose based on your age, your symptoms, and your health profile. The 5 strengths are 25mcg, 37.5mcg, 50mcg, 75mcg, and 100mcg.
How is Estradot taken?
There are three different ways Estradot HRT is prescribed, and the one that’s right for you will depend on your medical history. Oestrogen-only HRT is suitable if you’ve had a hysterectomy and no longer have a womb. Combined HRT use is required if you still have your womb intact as the addition of progestogen helps to reduce the risk of developing womb cancer.
Combined-continuous HRT
You’ll change your Estradot patch twice each week and take a progestogen (Utrogestan) tablet daily.
Combined-sequential HRT
You’ll change your Estradot patch twice each week and take a progestogen (Utrogestan) tablet 12 days per month.
Oestrogen-only HRT
There are no tablets to take as part of this schedule. You’ll just wear the Estradot patched and change them twice each week.
The patches release estradiol through the skin into your bloodstream and are usually worn below the waist, on your lower abdomen, bottom, or thighs. You’ll replace an existing patch for a new one every 3-4 days.
What’s the difference between combined-continuous HRT and combined-sequential HRT?
Combined continuous HRT is usually recommended for women at the stage of menopause where their last period was over a year ago. Combined-sequential HRT is typically recommended if you’re experiencing menopause symptoms and still having periods, or your last period was less than 12 months ago. With this schedule, you’ll most likely still have a monthly withdrawal bleed during your break in taking progestogen (Utrogestan).
Who can and can’t use Estradot?
Estradot as a HRT treatment is thought to be well tolerated by most women experiencing menopause symptoms. It can be helpful if you have sensitive skin as the patches are made using a hypoallergenic glue. HRT may not be suitable for women with a history of certain medical conditions.
Like all medicines, there are some risks associated with HRT treatments and you should always let your clinician know if you have a history of:
Breast cancer
Womb cancer or cancer of the womb lining
An allergic reaction to oestrogen or progestogen
Untreated thickening of the womb lining (endometrial hyperplasia)
Unexplained vaginal bleeding
Blood clots in the veins or lungs
Blood disorders
Liver disease
A recent heart attack, stroke, or angina
High blood pressure
Underactive thyroid
An inherited condition called porphyria
Diabetes
Migraines or severe headaches
Lupus
Epilepsy
Asthma
You should also let your clinician know if you:
Are pregnant or breastfeeding
Have a BMI of 40+ (classed as very obese)
Have dementia
Our clinicians review your medical history to ensure HRT is safe for you.
Treatments
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Estradot Patches
Estradot 25mcg, 37.5mcg and 50mcg
| 12 Week Supply | £74.99 |
| 24 Week Supply | £139.99 |
Estradot Patches
Estradot 75mcg and 100mcg
| 12 Week Supply | £79.99 |
| 24 Week Supply | £149.99 |
Frequently asked questions
You may notice improvements to your menopause symptoms in as little as a few weeks of taking Estradot. The NHS recommends that it can take up to three months to notice the full effect of HRT medicines, so it may be that some symptoms are reduced faster than others. Your clinician will be able to advise on the different strengths of Estradot depending on how you respond to the treatment initially.
Patches are considered to have a number of advantages compared to tablets. Some studies have found they have a lower incidence of side effects than oral oestrogen, and have a better absorption rate too. Patches also have no known link to increasing the risk of developing blood clots in the veins, or of increasing the likelihood of stroke.
Estradot patches are only available with a prescription from a clinician. You can explore HRT treatment options such as Estradot using our Online Doctor service without needing to book an appointment. You’ll complete a consultation and our clinician will review your responses. If suitable, they will issue you a prescription and we’ll dispense and deliver your HRT treatment to your door.
Like any medicine, oestrogen in Estradot patches can cause some side effects. Not everyone will get them, but look out for:
Leg cramps
Sore, tender breasts
Headaches
Feeling sick
Hair loss
Diarrhoea
Mood changes
Itchy skin with a mild rash
Unexpected bleeding or spotting
If you’re on a combined HRT schedule that includes progestogen, you may also experience the following in addition to the side effects listed above:
Acne
Dizziness and/or tiredness
Changes to periods with light bleeding or spotting in between
You should always stop using Estradot and seek urgent medical advice by calling 111 if:
You notice swelling, tenderness, redness, or pain in your leg (usually around your calf) as this could be a sign of DVT
You experience sudden chest pain or shortness of breath as this could be a sign of a possible blood clot
You have severe headache with vision changes as this could indicate a possible stroke
The whites of your eyes become yellow in colour or your skin develops a yellow tinge as this could be a sign of liver problems
Contact your GP if:
You notice any changes to your breasts, including your nipples such as dimpling or new lumps
You experience changes in vaginal bleeding after you’ve been on your HRT treatment for longer than 2-3 months
Estradot patches differ from similar products in several ways. Firstly, Estradot is available in 5 strengths, including a 37.5mcg patch. Other brands typically offer 4 strengths of 25mcg, 50mcg, 75mcg, and 100mcg.
Estradot patches are smaller than other brands, meaning they can be worn discreetly and may be preferred by some women.
The adhesive glue used to secure Estradot patches to the skin is also hypoallergenic, making it a good option for people with skin sensitivity.
Estradot treatment packages
Combined-continuous HRT | Combined-sequential HRT | Oestrogen-only HRT
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