A member asked:

I am on the estradiol patch can i place it anywhere on the body? or do i need to place it near abdomen?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Parul Krishnamurthy answered

Specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology

Not on/near breasts: Anywhere else is typically ok, usually sides of abdomen or inner thigh areas are used

Answered 7/12/2016

1.1k views

Thank

More of what we treat

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

I am on the estradiol patch can i place it anywhere on the body? or do i need to place it near abdomen?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Parul Krishnamurthy answered

Related Questions

A member asked:

Period hasnt come this morning. On Yasmin (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) 28,havent missed one + use condoms + bf pulls out b4 ejaculation. Help? Related to my abdominal pain?

A member asked:

2 weeks ago had bloody discharge. Started bleeding between period 2days ago, nauseous, abdominal pain, fatigue. On yasmin (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) pill.Periods usually regular?

A member asked:

How to lower SHBG? it is hugely over reference range. Am 62yr fit, healthy. Estradiol, thyroid, liver great, but FREE Testos dropping as SHGB climbs

A member asked:

Would a small dose of estrace (estradiol) used internally two times a week be considered safe for someone who has had a full liver transplant?

A member asked:

Sever nausea, no sleep in 6days, discofort in lower abdom. On yaz, (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) took week l8 2 fix time would be due sat but nw not till sat after. What wrong?

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

Is it normal to feel bloated and have a hard abdomen after coming off the yasmin (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) pill?

I have cramps in my upper abdomen that can be quite painful. I'm also taking Yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) birth control pills - could that possibly be it?

39.My estrone and estradiol are in menopause range. Still having reg mthly periods. Had CT of abdomen and pelvis- clear . Ideas?

My estradiol level is 2768pmol/l am52 and have had hysterectomy but ovaries remain, have 5cm cyst on abdominal scar. Can high estradiol cause cyst?

Lower abdominal pain for 5 days, just started ortho tri cyclen (ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate). Is this normal? Should i stop taking it? And if so what can I expect if i do?

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?