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A member asked:

How successful is the estrogen patch (starting from day 21 before the ivf cycle)?

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Dr. Yvette Westford answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Very: Estradiol patches are very effective at delivering the necessary drug for building up the uterine lining to receive an embryo.

Answered 11/1/2015

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