menopause symptoms

You may have heard 50 is the new 40, but unfortunately the menopause hasn’t gotten the memo. Women have a finite number of child-bearing years and once these come to an end, the menopause begins, usually around age 50. Many women can go through the menopause with little to no disruption to their daily lives. Other women, however, struggle with severe menopausal symptoms, often for years. These symptoms can be intrusive enough to have an impact on their quality of life.

You don’t have to suffer through your hot flashes. Treatment for the menopause has come a long way over the years, giving women more options when it comes to treating menopausal symptoms. The menopause is a natural process that all women reach when they reach the end of their childbearing years, usually between the ages of 45-55. The symptoms associated with menopause are caused by the gradual loss of a female sex hormone called oestrogen. For some women, this process can happen quickly or can take several years. 

Estradot is a form of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) that is used to treat menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, and vaginal dryness. Estradot is a transdermal patch that delivers a modest dosage of the oestrogen estradiol into the bloodstream via the skin.

For many women going through menopause, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) might be a lifeline. However, selecting the correct patch might be difficult. With so many variations available, it's critical to pick the optimum HRT patch for you. I've tried all three alternatives, Estradot, Estraderm MX, and Evorel, and Estradot is my personal favourite.