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Reviewer: mich, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
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Very effective, have never had a flash. Very easy to use. Only negative thing is I did tend to break out occasionally in chin/mouth area. Weight gain minimal. Skin, hair and nails healthy and vibrant.
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Reviewer: tweet266, 25-34 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)
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Been on the patch for 7 months now, after having a total hysterectomy and all seems to be well. I have mild hot flashes off and on but nothing that can't be managed very easily. The patch is very easy to use. At first I was afraid that it would come off but after 7 months I no longer put a bandaid over it cause it stays put. The only thing is that it stays on so well that you have a ring aroun
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Reviewer: 35-44 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
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have used this patch for 5 years due to removal of ovaries, recommend it to anyone need HRT
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Reviewer: Mary, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)
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Been using it since 2002. Very easy to use. No problems. I just keep rotating with a new patch clock wise around my abdomen twice a week.
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Reviewer: abundantlifehome@yahoo.com, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)
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I am satisfied with the results of this HRT. I was unsure (patch) at first, but after reading over the information and receiving additional information from my ob/gyn who is was very helpful, I considered all of my options and chose it has my drug of choice. I have been taking this medication now for about 9 months.
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