Poll: If you take prescription HRT, what kind do you take?

Started with generic estradiol 0.1 mg/day but got allergic to the material that the patch was made with... Now taking the brand version of it Climara 0.1 mg/day (estrogen only)... 6 weeks post-op now... I might make changes in HRT to have more energy...

I started on .05 Estradiol patch ( $5.00 for 4 patches) At my two week post-op visit I got bumped up to .075. My Doc gave me a 5 patch box of Climara to try. Call the dr's office today to get a prescription. I have to use mail order with our insurance so I asked for a 90 day and a 1 month prescription as sometimes the insurance company's pharmacy is slow. They gave me the 90 day prescription and another 5 patch box of Climara. When I get my 90 prescription it will be a generic brand and will cost me $10.

Simply LOVE the pellets - For the first two years, I was not prescribed ANYTHING! That quickly, my muscle mass deteriorated to the point that I could not squat down to pick up something off the floor without using my hands for support. I am now two weeks past my first pellet implants and I feel like a COMPLETELY NEW WOMAN. May not be for everyone, but so far, Danny and I BOTH love it.

Wow! I was given that, at first. I had the same problem. The pellet implant provides continuous dosing, and I don't have to worry with the stomach upset I was experiencing with the pills. Hope everything works out wonderfully, for you.

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Originally Posted by awcasey Started with generic estradiol 0.1 mg/day but got allergic to the material that the patch was made with... Now taking the brand version of it Climara 0.1 mg/day (estrogen only)... 6 weeks post-op now... I might make changes in HRT to have more energy...

... and the changes were made: now I am on Premarin 1.25mg/day pill.
The patch was ok during the weeks that I was in bed. Once I started to move around more and got back to more "normal" activities my moods went biserk and energy level disappeared. Now with the pill I am doing great!

I take vivelledot .1mg. I think I should be using more then that. As I am very emotional.

I take .3mg Cenestin. I helps me to sleep without it I'm up every hour :-(

I had both ovaries removed because of the severe endometriosis, but the question of HRT wasn't even brought up since I was diagnosed with breast cancer three and a half years ago. My tumor was estrogen receptive and I'm on tamoxifen, so HRT is not an option for me.

Year post op today...I was on Premarin .625 until last week at my check up. I switched to Estratest. Not sure I like it. Added the testosterone for "drive" issues, but now it seems like I'm back to getting sweats/flashes, and I'm still just as tired and having trouble sleeping. I keep having headaches every day, too. I'm trying to wait to make sure I don't just need an adjustment period. The Premarin was $27 for me for the 90 day supply. Estratest $3 per month.

I replied before that I was on a generic 0.075 Estradiol patch. Yesterday, I was changed to Evamist, 2 sprays a day until hot flashes are gone and then down to one spray.