An Honest Guide To HRT Patches – With Menopause Doctor Naomi Potter

Are HRT patches safe – and why do they sometimes stop working?🤝 Get your own personalised menopause support from Dr Naomi Potter and her team: https://www.menopausecare.co.uk/what-to-expect-ihihIn this week’s episode, menopause doctor Dr Naomi Potter breaks down everything you need to know about HRT patches — how they work, how to use them properly, and why so many women get confused or frightened by the information leaflet.If you’ve ever wondered whether your patch is working properly – or worried after reading the warnings inside the box – this episode will put your mind at ease.💬 Topics include:• What HRT patches contain (body identical oestradiol explained)• Oestrogen-only vs combined patches (Avorel, Evorel Conti, Estradot)• How to use patches correctly (placement, timing & routine)• What to do if your patch falls off• Why swimming, baths & moisturiser affect absorption• The real risk of breast cancer, stroke & heart disease• Common side effects (bleeding, breast tenderness, nausea)• What to do if your HRT “stops working”• Patch allergies & adhesive reactions• Why switching brands can cause problemsFollow Dr Naomi Potter below:Naomi’s Instagram: @dr_naomipotterNaomi’s TikTok: @dr_naomipotter00:00 – What Are HRT Patches? (Body-Identical Estrogen Explained)00:29 – Types of Estrogen Patches: Estradot vs Larger 100mcg Patches02:32 – Patch Doses: 50 vs 100 Micrograms (Can You Cut Them?)03:00 – Do You Need Progesterone With Estrogen Patches?03:55 – Using the Mirena Coil With HRT04:46 – Everel Sequi vs Everel Conti (Combined HRT Patches Explained)06:59 – Patch Residue, Wrinkling & Adhesive Problems07:43 – New Combined Estradot Patch (What’s Coming Next?)08:08 – HRT Patch Leaflet Warnings: Breast Cancer, Stroke & Heart Risk09:44 – HRT Patch Side Effects (What’s Normal?)10:48 – Benefits of Patches: Twice Weekly Dosing11:12 – Swimming, Baths & Sauna: Do They Affect Absorption?12:24 – What To Do If Your Patch Falls Off13:22 – “My HRT Stopped Working” – Dose & Batch Issues14:09 – Maximum HRT Patch Dose (100mcg Explained)14:26 – Are You a Good or Poor Absorber?15:14 – How To Apply Patches Properly (Avoid These Mistakes)15:38 – GP Prescribing, Brand Switching & Why It Matters16:06 – Why Not All HRT Patches Feel The Same#hrt #hrtpatch #menopause