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Estradot patches are ideal for women who are going through menopause and haven’t had a period for more than 12 months. They work as HRT, helping to reduce the uncomfortable symptoms of menopause. These estradiol patches are available in five strengths, so your prescriber can find the perfect dose to support you throughout your treatment.
How Estradot works
Estradot patches contain the active ingredient estradiol, which is a type of medication called HRT. HRT, or hormone replacement therapy, works by replacing the oestrogen hormones your body produces less during and after menopause. By replacing this hormone, Estradot helps to reduce menopause symptoms like vaginal dryness or discomfort, night sweats, and hot flushes.
Directions
Before using Estradot, you should decide where to apply the patch. It should be applied to the lower abdomen, below the waistline, and you should not apply your patch in the same place twice in a row. Tear open the pouch containing your patch and remove the protective backing from one side of the patch. Apply the patch to your skin with the sticky side down, then remove the other side of the backing and firmly press the patch onto your skin. Avoid touching the sticky side of the patch with your fingers. You should change your patch twice a week on the same days every week, for example, on Monday and Thursday every week.
Side effects
Like all medications, Estradot patches can have side effects, although not everyone will experience them. The most common side effects of Estradot include:
- Headaches
- Skin reactions where you applied the patch, such as irritation, burning, rashes, dryness, bleeding, bruising, inflammation, swelling, skin pigmentation, hives, or blisters
- Breast tension and pain
- Menstrual pain
- Menstrual disorder
For a complete list of potential side effects please see the patient information leaflet included with your medication.
Serious side effects
If you experience any of the following serious side effects of Estradot patches you should remove the patch and seek immediate medical assistance:
- Sudden chest pain
- Chest pain which spreads to your arm or neck
- Difficulty breathing
- Painful swelling and redness of the legs
- Symptoms of jaundice, such as yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes, dark urine, and itchy skin
- Unexpected vaginal bleeding or spotting after using Estradot for some time or stopping treatment
- Breast changes, such as dimpling of the skin, changes to the nipple, or lumps
- Painful menstrual periods
- Unexplained migraine headaches
HRT and cancer
Certain diseases are reported more often in women who are taking HRT compared with those who aren’t. This includes certain types of cancers, such as breast cancer and ovarian cancer. If you are concerned about these potential side effects you should speak to your doctor or prescriber before you use Estradot patches.
Warnings
You should not use Estradot if you are allergic to estradiol or any of the other ingredients in the patch. This treatment is not suitable for those who have or have ever had:
- Breast cancer
- Cancer which is sensitive to oestrogens, such as cancer of the womb lining
- Any unexplained vaginal bleeding
- Excessive thickening of the womb lining that is not being treated
- A blood clot in the vein, for example, in the legs or lungs
- A blood clotting disorder, such as protein C, protein S, or antithrombin deficiency
- A disease caused by blood clots in the arteries such as a heart attack, a stroke, or angina
- A liver disease where your liver function tests have not returned to normal
- A rare blood problem called porphyria
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Estradot patches are only to be used by postmenopausal women, and therefore should not be used by those who can still get pregnant. If you become pregnant while using this treatment you should remove your patch immediately and speak to your doctor. Do not use this product while pregnant or breastfeeding.
Other medicines
If you are using any other medication you should speak to your doctor or prescriber before using Estradot. Some medications can interact with your treatment and cause unwanted side effects or make your medication less effective. This especially applies if you are already taking:
- Medicines for epilepsy, such as phenobarbital, phenytoin and carbamazepine
- Medicines for tuberculosis, such as rifampicin and rifabutin
- Medicines used to treat HIV infection, such as nevirapine, efavirenz, ritonavir, and nelfinavir
- Herbal remedies containing St John’s Wort, which are used to manage depression
- Other medications used to treat infections, such as ketoconazole and erythromycin
- Medicines used for Hepatitis C, such as ombitasvir, paritaprevir, ritonavir, glecaprevir, or pibrentasvir
Operations and medical tests
If you are due to have an operation you may need to stop using Estradot 4-6 weeks before your surgery. This is to help reduce the risk of a blood clot and should be discussed with your doctor or healthcare team. If you are due to have a blood test, you should make your doctor aware that you are using estradiol patches, as this medication can affect the results of some tests.
