Do hormone patches work?
Hormone replacement therapy, or HRT, is proven to be effective for the treatment of different menopause symptoms. Menopause patches, especially estradiol patches, can be used to treat symptoms such as hot flashes, and they can also relieve vaginal dryness, itching, or burning.
Are HRT patches any good?
Skin patches may be a better option than tablets if you find it inconvenient to take a tablet every day. Using patches can also help avoid some side effects of HRT, such as indigestion, and unlike tablets, they do not increase your risk of blood clots.
What are the side effects of hormone patches?
Common side effects may include:
- headache, back pain;
- stuffy nose, sinus pain, sore throat;
- vaginal itching or discharge, changes in your menstrual periods, breakthrough bleeding;
- bloating, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting;
- breast pain;
- redness or irritation where the patch was worn;
- thinning scalp hair; or.
How quickly do hormone patches work?
How long does HRT take to work? It usually takes a few weeks before you will feel the initial benefits of HRT and up to three months to feel the full effects. It may also take your body time to get used to HRT.
Do estrogen patches cause weight loss?
There is no evidence that HRT leads to weight gain or weight loss. Women typically undergo menopause between the ages of 45 and 55. It occurs around one year after a woman’s last menstrual cycle. The menopausal transition affects the production of hormones produced by the ovaries.
Is hormone patch safer than pill?
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – A new study adds to evidence that skin patches offer a safer alternative to pills for women who want to treat their menopausal symptoms with hormones.
Where is the best place to put a HRT patch?
HRT patches should be applied below the waist on the buttocks or thighs. They should NOT be applied on or near the breasts.
Do HRT patches cause weight gain?
Many women believe that taking HRT will make them put on weight, but there’s no evidence to support this claim. You may gain some weight during the menopause, but this often happens regardless of whether you take HRT. Exercising regularly and eating a healthy diet should help you to lose any unwanted weight.