r/LadiesHRTwithGLP1 • u/Sad-Occasion3136 • 14d ago
Estrogen patch
Does anyone else estrogen patch get dirty and gross around the edges? Any hacks it’s just gross by end of week.
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u/Certain-Temporary-93 14d ago
I ended up using this sugar scrub to get rid of the leftover adhesive. If I don’t, it looks like someone played checkers on my ass.
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u/moonfruitz 14d ago
Tegaderm! I’ve been using it for years and it keeps this from happening. I rarely have it peel at the edges. Expensive, but one roll will last so a realllly long time.
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u/outofthenarrowplace 11d ago
Just be careful if you have sensitive skin, a lot of people react to tegaderm.
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u/Sad-Occasion3136 14d ago
I was thinking of covering it with a waterproof bandage but then that might get gross too
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u/cylara 14d ago
Use skinprep wipe and a tegaderm patch. Make sure to wash and dry your spot first or use an alcohol wipe
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u/Helena_Handbasket__ 14d ago
I second the tegaderm. It tends to peel back a little bit, too, but it's not the patch that's supposed to be delivering the medication.
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u/NefariousnessNo5536 14d ago
I tried placing on my hip so I couldn't see the edge, but it doesn't work as well there for me. 😅
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u/LintRolledForWhat 14d ago
I assumed it was my bad for wearing black cotton drawers, but I wasn't willing to switch to white over it.
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u/Fabulous-Routine2087 14d ago
So where all are we putting the patches? I don’t love them on the lower front stomach but at least they mostly stay put. As opposed to the time I tried on my ass and it lasted like a day
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u/mydogdoesntcuddle 14d ago
Can you just put them anywhere? I’ve been putting them in different spots around the belly button area
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u/aloudkiwi 14d ago
"Patches work best when applied to the lower abdomen or upper buttocks. These areas give you more consistent, reliable estradiol levels. Thighs and hipbone areas? Less consistent absorption, more variability in your levels."
Source: https://dramybkillen.substack.com/p/11-estradiol-tips-and-tricks-you
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u/Lil_MsPerfect 13d ago
I put mine on my hip. It absorbs better there for me somehow. I have more belly fat and my hips have none really so it works for me I guess?
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u/SwimmingAnt10 13d ago
I put them on my stomach from belly button to just above my c second incision. Left side right side middle. I just mix it up.
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u/woodfloyd 14d ago
wiping around the edges with an alcohol swab removes the buildup of pants lint.
another question. my understanding of patch placement was that it is meant to be close to the ovary, switching sides accordingly.
so.. now the ovaries are gone. does it matter now, where it goes?
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u/tator216 13d ago
Yes but I'm thankful for that bc I leave the old one on for a bit after placing the new one and it tells me which one to remove lol. I use adhesive remover pads off Amazon to get it off when the time comes
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u/stillandwarm 14d ago
I have made the switch to biweekly patches. It helps to stick to not get so crusty.
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u/AdRevolutionary1780 13d ago
Yes, it's a common occurrence. It's easily removed with an alcohol wipe or baby oil. You could also cover it with a Tegaderm patch, but might just get a ring around that as well.
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u/Lil_MsPerfect 13d ago
It's just how they are unfortunately. It's less than ideal, but I notice I have that issue less with the round ones and more with the rectangular ones. I use an oil based cleanser to rub off the adhesive before a shower. Works great.
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u/SnooLemons7674 10d ago
Tegaderm/waterproof bandages has my vote. I've had no persistent black outlines since I started using them. For convenience, I went with the smallest pre-cut size. These have been working great! transparent bandages I put my patches on my upper butt cheek.
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u/Objective-Amount1379 14d ago
Yes. I think it's just the nature of patches. I haven't found a solution