
Transdermal Patch · 0.05 mg/day (0.025-0.1 mg/day range)
Your clinician needs recent blood work to prescribe safely. Two ways to get it done:

Patches deliver steady-state estradiol through the skin — avoiding first-pass liver metabolism. Preferred for members with elevated VTE risk or migraine history. Change twice weekly; labs guide dosing.


Quick lab panel at 2,000+ locations near you — or upload recent bloodwork and we may use your existing results.

A licensed clinician reviews your levels, symptoms and goals, builds your personalized plan, and ships it to your door.


Most members notice improvements within weeks. We recheck labs at 90 days and fine-tune your dose.

Answer a few health questions — a licensed provider reviews online. No waiting rooms.

Once approved, your medication ships discreetly to your door.


Physician-guided support and check-ins keep results on track.

Apply 1 patch to lower abdomen twice weekly (every 3-4 days); rotate sites; titrate per symptoms and labs
Benefits: steady-state transdermal estradiol avoiding first-pass hepatic metabolism - preferred delivery for VTE-risk and migraine patients. Baseline labs required prior to initial prescription (Vitals Vault Tier 1); follow-up labs at 6-12 weeks for titration. Risks: skin irritation at site, breast tenderness; progesterone co-prescribed for uterine protection where indicated.
A transdermal patch delivers estradiol through the skin and bypasses the liver on first pass. This route is generally associated with a lower risk of blood clots than oral estrogen, which is why it is often preferred as a starting point.
Usually twice a week, on the same two days each week. Apply to clean, dry skin below the waist and rotate the site to avoid irritation.
Hot flushes and night sweats often improve within two to four weeks. Sleep and mood typically follow. Vaginal symptoms can take longer.
If you still have a uterus, yes — unopposed estrogen increases the risk of endometrial changes. Your clinician will prescribe progesterone alongside as standard.
Menopausal hormone therapy carries risks that depend on your age, time since menopause, personal and family history, and the route of delivery. Your clinician goes through these with you before prescribing. It is not appropriate for everyone.

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