Estradiol Patch
Transdermal estradiol
An estrogen patch for hot flashes, night sweats and other menopause symptoms.
About Estradiol Patch
Patches deliver a steady dose of estradiol through the skin. Because they skip the first pass through the liver, they are associated with a lower risk of blood clots than estrogen pills in observational studies. Anyone with a uterus also needs a progestogen such as progesterone.
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How it works
- Complete a short online visit. Answer health questions on our telehealth partner's secure site. Some treatments need lab work first.
- A licensed provider reviews it. They decide whether Estradiol Patch is safe and appropriate for you and may message you with questions.
- If prescribed, it ships to you from a licensed U.S. pharmacy, with ongoing check-ins and refills through your provider.
Important safety information
Estrogen labels carry boxed warnings: estrogen alone raises the risk of endometrial cancer in people with a uterus (a progestogen is added to lower it), and the Women's Health Initiative linked hormone therapy to higher risk of stroke, blood clots, breast cancer and probable dementia in older women. Use the lowest dose that works and review it with your provider regularly. Not for anyone with unexplained vaginal bleeding, a history of breast cancer, blood clots, stroke or liver disease.
This is not a complete list. Your provider will review your health history, medicines and allergies before prescribing, and the pharmacy includes the full prescribing information.