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The estrogen 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 VivelleĀ® (Novartis), it was discontinued in 2003 and reintroduced in a smaller form as Vivelle-DotĀ®. Although the estrogen is given transdermally rather than in the standard oral tablets, the estrogen patch carries similar risks and benefits as more conventional forms of estrogen-only hormone replacement therapy.

Administration

Applied to the skin (not breasts) twice weekly.

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Overview: a woman's guide to hormone therapy
From National Women's Health Report, 4/1/04

Hormone therapy (HT) is used to relieve one or more menopausal symptoms caused by declining estrogen levels. These symptoms may include hot flashes, night sweats and vaginal and urinary tract changes. HT can be either estrogen alone or include a progestogen (either progestin or progesterone). Progestogen is added to estrogen therapy to decrease the risk of uterine cancer associated with estrogen-alone therapy for women who have not had a hysterectomy. If you have had a hysterectomy, estrogen-only therapy may be prescribed. Ask your health care professional for details about potential side effects and risks associated with any hormone therapy products you may consider using.

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