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ourjen

Jul 7 2002, 10:28 AM

I have made the decision that I want to come off HRT and try the more natural approach. But I am very scared of the reactions I will have, will I feel more anxiety, depression etc and most of all will I be able to cope with it. One very scared lady here. Hugs, Jen

redcat

Mar 15 2003, 12:54 PM

Can you combine Prempro and Vivelle (or any bio identical) while tapering off? If so, how?

Anita

Jun 26 2003, 01:31 AM

I need to wean myself off of the Combi-Patch. I read the instructions for doing so and am eternally grateful. However, there are one or things that was not very clear to me. [Perhaps the onset of dementia?]

Regarding the instruction for cutting the patch in half and taping the edges and continue using it that way for a month: Does this mean I should wear the two separated halves of the patch at the same time? When I "tape" them together, is it regular scotch tape I should use? Is the idea to keep both halves of the circular patch together in the same skin area?

Now I need further clarification on the other instruction for patch weaning: It states that the patch should be worn an extra day before changing it for the week. Then just one patch a week is worn for two weeks and then it is discontinued. Am I understanding this instruction correctly?

Many, many thanks for your patience. This has certainly been a frightening ordeal. Every day we are bombarded with more bad news about hormone therapy. I've been wearing the patch for a year and three months. I can't go "cold turkey" off of it, because I've tried doing that before with the oral HRT and it was a trip to hot flash hell. The abrupt discontinuance of the therapy wreaked havoc on my body.

On one hand I am anxious to stop the therapy immediately, yet I know I'll suffer if I do. On the other hand I am very anxious about the latest study released yesterday regarding HRT and breast cancer.

Sorry for being so long-winded. Again, thanks a million.

MaryO

Jun 26 2003, 10:23 AM

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I believe that the goal is to wear only half the patch at a time. You tape the edges so that the medicine doesn't run out and you lose it. I'm not sure what kind of tape to use, though. I would think any kind would work, since keeping the meds in is the only goal.

Hopefully someone with actual experience will answer, or you could ask one of the Experts at Power Surge Ask the Experts. Weaning off HRT is a "hot topic" these days, and I'm sure that one of the doctors there could give you some good advice.

Best of luck to you!

Anita

Jun 26 2003, 04:08 PM

[/quote]I believe that the goal is to wear only half the patch at a time. You tape the edges so that the medicine doesn't run out and you lose it. I'm not sure what kind of tape to use, though. I would think any kind would work, since keeping the meds in is the only goal. Best of luck to you![/quote]

Many, many thanks!!

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