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    Condition: Low Estrogen After Operation to Remove Ovaries
    3/17/2008 8:39:43 PM

    Reviewer: mich, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:
    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.

    Condition: Low Estrogen After Operation to Remove Ovaries
    1/11/2008 5:51:00 PM

    Reviewer: tweet266, 25-34 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 4

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 4

    Comment:
    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 ... Show Full Comment

    Condition: Low Estrogen After Operation to Remove Ovaries
    11/28/2007 10:16:32 PM

    Reviewer: 35-44 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:
    have used this patch for 5 years due to removal of ovaries, recommend it to anyone need HRT

    Condition: Low Estrogen After Operation to Remove Ovaries
    9/26/2007 12:00:48 AM

    Reviewer: Mary, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 4

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 4

    Comment:
    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.

    Condition: Low Estrogen After Operation to Remove Ovaries
    9/25/2007 2:22:37 PM

    Reviewer: abundantlifehome@yahoo.com, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:
    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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