oestrogen patch

The oestrogen patch is a delivery system for estradiol used as hormone replacement therapy to treat the symptoms of menopause, such as hot flashes and vaginal dryness, and to prevent osteoporosis. Originally marketed as Vivelle® (Novartis), it was discontinued in 2003 and reintroduced in a smaller form as Vivelle-Dot®. Although the oestrogen is given transdermally rather than in the standard oral tablets, the oestrogen patch carries similar risks and benefits as more conventional forms of oestrogen-only hormone replacement therapy.

Administration


Applied to the skin (not breasts) twice weekly.

Brand names

Esclim
Alora
Menostar
Vivelle-Dot

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