Hi - sometimes when i use my cream it never really dries and gets sticky in area where applied. does anyone have any insight into this matter? and also i like the cream and find it works best for me when applied on my belly, but then that area puffs out. i usually have a flat stomach so this bothers me. The cream is more effective for me than the patch, especially when I am using progesterone once a month. The Vivelle dot patch does not last longer than 19 hours for me. Any thoughts? Thank you.