I started early premenopause at 39 and had serious symptoms such as heavy night sweats, hot flashes, insomnia and uncontrollable mood swings. I spent 2 years miserable, until my OBGYN prescribed Divigel. He started me on the 0.05 dose, which right away relieved most symptoms but I still had problems with hot flashes. I have been on 0.1 dose for the past 4 years now and I have no more symptoms. ...
have used twice weekly instead of daily "hot flashes " HAVE SUBSIDED SOMEWHAT
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dirosso40 | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/30/2009
Condition: Low Estrogen After Operation to Remove Ovaries
Overall rating 4.7
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This medication totally helped my hot flashes, went from 12 per day to none. Have noticed weight gain and acne seems to be worse.
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you never know | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
8/22/2009
Condition: "Change of Life" Signs
Overall rating 4.3
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Although it has helped my mood swings/night sweats, and i'm able to sleep all night again, the only one that worries me is the increase in urnnation/and now spotting of blood and a small blood clots when urnating, doctor is not alarmed but reduced my dosage/hope it works!.
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suze | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
8/18/2009
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.7
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Post menopausal. Been through the patch systems that all seem inconsistent and uneven in the transdermal route over the course of a few days. Tried the daily approach but eventually ran into the same problem. Also, BIG drawback is that it takes a very long time to dry -- like smearing jam on your skin and waiting for it to dry. In addition, blood levels were good to begin with and then eventually tapered off, despite no change it dose, and constant site rotation. More research needed here.
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
6/12/2009
Condition: Low Estrogen After Operation to Remove Ovaries
Overall rating 4.3
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I have been using this med. for a little over a year and i am satisfied
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/20/2009
Condition: Low Estrogen After Operation to Remove Ovaries
Overall rating 2.3
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Hot flashes got worse and had a constant headache 2 days after starting this medication. Regardless of the time I day I took medication, I remained tired all day.
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Mommydoll | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
5/14/2009
Condition: "Change of Life" Signs
Overall rating 3.7
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Change of life symptoms have improved slightly after 2 months but I have noticed my hair is falling out. I don't know if this med is the reason but it has thinned quite alot since I started on it. Will contact my Doctor.
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Heather | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
2/4/2009
Condition: "Change of Life" Signs
Overall rating 2.3
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After 2 months I still have hot flashes and have developeed terrible headaches. Will discontinue use.
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number1momx5 | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
1/28/2009
Condition: Low Estrogen After Operation to Remove Ovaries
Overall rating 3.7
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I like the ease of using this gel, but I really have had a problem with acne since starting the medication and my emotional changes are worse now then before. There are times that I question whether I should stop using this or not.
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/21/2008
Condition: Low Estrogen After Operation to Remove Ovaries
Overall rating 1.7
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when using this medication i seem to be getting hands and feet swelling along with redness and burning
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/20/2008
Condition: Low Estrogen After Operation to Remove Ovaries
Overall rating 3.3
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I have only been using for 3 days and have noticed somewhat of relief. I am using the lowest mg at this time. My hot flashes do not seem so severe as had been. I also take estradiol 1mg daily. I think this may work along with exercise and nutrition.
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Ebby | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
7/9/2008
Condition: Other
Overall rating 3.7
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I had an IUD inserted a few months ago and began taking this to help with acne that developed after not using birth control pills. I am unsure if this will help, but will keep this updated.
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
5/22/2008
Condition: "Change of Life" Signs
Overall rating 3.0
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Still got hot flashes when using product. Was more fatigued in the evening.
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
2/18/2008
Condition: "Change of Life" Signs
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I am experiencing high blood pressure while using this drug. I did not have this problem before I started this drug
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