Estradiol patch is it necessary??

Hi i had surgery on Dec. 6 and so far so good. My doctor put me on Estradiol Transdermal 0.1 since leaving the hospital, however since the patch i notice hair loss and stop using the patch until my first follow up appt. has anyone used Estradiol and what has been your experience with the patch? Is it really necessary?

I was put on the estradiol patch as well, but havent noticed any hair loss. My breasts have been extremely sore, but that may just bemore menopause (was already 3 years in before operation). But if you are having anything occur that doesn't seem right, do see your doctor about it. Cold be the patch , but also cold be something else the doc needs to know about.

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Originally Posted by Roma2 Hi i had surgery on Dec. 6 and so far so good. My doctor put me on Estradiol Transdermal 0.1 since leaving the hospital, however since the patch i notice hair loss and stop using the patch until my first follow up appt. has anyone used Estradiol and what has been your experience with the patch? Is it really necessary?

I had surgery 3 days before you. It am on the estradiol patch too, but lower dose than you. I am having no problems at all. Feel better than before. Call your doc, could be the patch, but, could be something else.

10-22-13 TAH/BSO, plus partial removal of my left kidney due to kidney cancer (renal cell carcinoma). I am 52 years old and was peri menopausal at time of surgery. I was still having regular monthly periods and had experienced a few hot flashes and vaginal dryness. My Gyn jokingly told my husband and myself at my pre-op with her that both he and I would "hate" her when I was put into surgical menopause (both ovaries were removed), and that I would awaken from surgery with an HRT patch in place. I have been on Estradiol 0.5 mg Transdermal patches since surgery and have had no real issues with the patch thus far. I did have insomnia from Weeks Three thru Eight post-op, which has mostly resolved. I have not had any hot flashes at all, and only a few nights with "night sweats and chills " during the first two weeks post- op. I had a few days when I awakened with mild headaches, again, during the first few post-op weeks...which has also resolved. I used to suffer very painful hormone-triggered migraines for a week or so before my period, and am pleased to report I have been totally migraine-free since my surgery. I sure hope it stays that way! Estradiol patch is working for me for now, but I realize that could change at any time. Good luck with your HRT decision