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Does Estradiol Patch Cause Swelling And Weight Gain?

please help, I am on the estrodiol 0.05 patch, does it cause weight gain, and if so how do i get rid of it, I am swelling, on the feet and ankles, I took the patch off, I don t want these side affects, I feel so Big... my email address is YYYY@YYYY
Wed, 28 Mar 2018
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OBGYN, Gynecologic Oncology ,  's  Response
Hello,

Estradiol patches are a good way of avoiding side effects of estrogens that occur when they are taken orally. Sometimes allergic reaction or intolerance at the start of a new treatment may cause swelling. It may be associated with rash, itching, and breathlessness etcetera.

Please review with your doctor to check that there is no other associated condition that is contributing to the swelling. If you are not tolerating the patches, then an alternative birth control method can be advised.



Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Sabina Hussain
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Does Estradiol Patch Cause Swelling And Weight Gain?

Hello, Estradiol patches are a good way of avoiding side effects of estrogens that occur when they are taken orally. Sometimes allergic reaction or intolerance at the start of a new treatment may cause swelling. It may be associated with rash, itching, and breathlessness etcetera. Please review with your doctor to check that there is no other associated condition that is contributing to the swelling. If you are not tolerating the patches, then an alternative birth control method can be advised. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Sabina Hussain