Q: I’ve been given estradiol patches by my doctor, but I’m notsure how long I should wear them, or if there’s any specific location to wearthem. Pptx sample file. Does it matter where they’re placed? What if they come off?A: Estradiol patches are best worn on hip, low belly, and buttock areas.Be sure to rotate sites (using a different site each time you change the patch)to avoid skin irritation. Some patches are changed once per week, others twice perweek — it depends on the brand, so check with your pharmacist or review theliterature that comes with the patch.
Climara Patch Side Effects
Transdermal estrogen patches generally stickto the skin fairly well, but they vary in size and the adhesives used, so individualpatients may experience more problems with one than another. We encourage you totry different places, and if the brand you are using just won’t stay on, youcan request another brand.Return to:.