@thevagdoc: The runaround is here and HRT is getting harder and harder to get refilled! I keep hearing that the patches on backorder or the one that you want isn’t available so here is your tips and tricks to ensure your refills #thevagdoc **** This is general educational information not specific medical advice meant for any individual
I agree so much!!! The sandoz estradiol patch worked much better than the dotti brand patch for me. As soon as I started the dotti patch, all my symptoms came back and then improved so much after I went back on sandoz patch.
2025-12-22 12:00:59
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L :
No issue getting it but terrified to start it. It has been sitting on my counter for about a month. I should have been on it for 20 years and my urogyn said it is time to start. It is the first med in my whole life that I’m terrified to start
2025-12-21 19:02:45
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Amber Marlow :
This is exhausting. Why can’t medical care in the most wealthy county ever just WORK?
2025-12-21 14:45:54
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hydeblueeye :
they won't give me HRT.... because I am a migraine patient.
2026-01-15 00:38:40
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Shannon lecroy :
Good morning in my six month of taking HRT patch 0.05 mg. And my fourth month I had to change brands after a month on the different brand I started spotting. The spotting has got heavier and cramping is terrible. Had an ultrasound at my OB/GYN. It was normal finally got the brand I was on the first time which I did wonderful on so hoping that we’ll help things. What should I do? Doctor saying just to tough it out since ultrasound was normal.
2026-02-12 13:29:21
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Amanda Welsh :
My cvs just refilled me with a 90 day supply ( no complaints about that!) but it’s a different brand and I’m scared!! I hope it works out ok because I’m stuck with it for 3 months
2025-12-24 03:06:35
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TracyCaliente :
I have been on it for 4 1/2 months and I’ve been using Mylan but they gave me Lyllana this time. It’s smaller and it sticks better, but my stomach is so distended today it’s insane! The water weight is out of this world. I feel it all over.
2025-12-22 10:53:27
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L🖤RI 📲 2739 :
I switched to my insurance mail order program because CVS was out of stock.
2025-12-22 21:29:27
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Michelle Martinson :
My pharmacy changed brands without telling me. I noticed when I got home.
2026-01-14 23:56:21
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Janet🇺🇸 :
My doctor refused me HRT 😡
2025-12-22 07:05:15
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🩵✨IndyElly✨🧡 :
I can’t even get my provider to give me anything other than a birth control pill for menopause symptoms. 😩 I’m 50, all the typical meno symptoms and was told “this is just part of life”.
2025-12-21 15:05:10
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Lara Liles :
Pharmacist here. This is a drug wholesaler issue. Not a pharmacy issue. We are constantly having to switch brands due to availability at the wholesaler. I am on a patch myself-I don’t want to change but out of my control.
2026-01-11 01:13:40
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christinacrumbley :
I ended up switching to the estradiol gel . I haven’t had any issue getting it , seems to work the same. Still topical so it’s the same absorption route.
2026-02-04 14:38:07
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flobee821 :
CVS can’t seem to get Sandoz patches and has switched me to Mylan, which are horrible. I just went from .05 to .075 Mylan, and can tell no difference. I feel ick.
2025-12-21 22:45:55
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Gabrielle :
I have been having problems with this for a year. I’m in Ohio.
2026-01-19 22:36:34
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Elisa Himmelstein :
My last two days fighting w cvs !
2026-01-23 02:03:29
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lulabell :
I need a doctor willing to prescribed. 😭
2026-01-24 14:26:13
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Dalva :
Very true. I go through that every single time! 🥺
2026-01-19 09:59:34
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B M :
Do you mind sharing the manufacturer names you prefer?
2026-01-12 00:14:07
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Amy ✨ Over 50 Lifestyle :
CVS told me indefinitely. They have no idea we’re going to get more.
2026-01-11 14:15:20
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Jess Maree :
CVS said it was a production issue and my only option to get it on time was to call around. Was able to fill through Walmart but it’s a different brand. Zero idea how that’s going to affect me. I guess it’s better than nothing 🤷🏻♀️😭
2025-12-22 22:09:04
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JMD :
Changing the manufacture killed me. I need the Mylan brand. I have to request it in the notes every time.
2026-01-17 21:56:23
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ashlybone :
Is back pain normal after starting the patch ? I just realized my back
2026-01-18 14:44:43
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wagirlbywayofmi :
I would love to know your favorite manufacturer of the patches. I feel like I get different ones every time
2025-12-21 16:24:23
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Meenie :
Ma’am you had me rolling… “yes, fool!” Thank you for posting all your content.
2025-12-22 12:36:55
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