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I have always had regular periods. I started taking low dose Climara patch 2 months ago, and now my periods have been irregular. The first period I had was heavy with some clotting, so my doctor prescribed a small dose of compounded progesterone cream for the last 14 days of my cycle (which at this point cannot be determined)
My doctor prescribed climara for symptoms of menopause
hot flashes, vaginal dryness. I feel overall much better but concerned about missing cycle when I have always been regular, right up to the point of starting the patch.
Anyone else have this issue.
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I had this problem, too, and after spending $800 on diagnostics the doctor took me off the Climara patch and everything was fine. I recommend using bio identical hormone
January 5, 2015 - 4:10pms instead.
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Hello sunangel,
Welcome to the EmpowHER community and thank you for reaching out to us for advice.
Climara is a skin patch that contains an estrogen called estradiol. It is used to treat certain symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes, and vaginal dryness, burning, and irritation. It is also used to prevent postmenopausal osteoporosis, or to treat ovarian disorders.
Use Climara exactly as prescribed by your doctor until you have spoken with him or her about the onset of an irregular cycle.
Regards,
January 5, 2015 - 9:49amMaryann
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