Everything you need to know about Estradot

Estradot is a safe and effective form of HRT for many women. Since it is absorbed through the skin, it bypasses the liver, which may reduce certain risks associated with oral oestrogen.

However, as with all HRT, the benefits and risks are highly individual and should be discussed with your doctor. Your personal medical history will help determine whether Estradot is the right option for you.

If you have a womb, Estradot should be prescribed alongside progesterone. This protects the lining of the womb and reduces the risk of endometrial thickening.

If you have experienced unexplained vaginal bleeding you should speak to your doctor before use.

If you have had a history of breast cancer, blood clots, stroke, liver disease, or untreated high blood pressure Estradot may not be suitable for you. You will need to book into an appointment with an expert to discuss your medical history.

Yes, Estradot is body identical. It contains estradiol, which has the same chemical structure as the oestrogen naturally produced by the body. This makes it a well-tolerated and effective option for many women using HRT.

As of February 2025 there is a shortage of Estradot patches, particularly of the higher dose patches 75mcg and 100mcg. When these shortages will resolve is unknown.

We are pleased to say our Menopause Care pharmacy has Estradot patches in stock. If you are a new patient you will need to book an appointment to access medication.

Both Evorel and Estradot are transdermal oestrogen patches used in HRT. They contain estradiol, which is body identical.

Evorel and Estradot have some differences in size, adhesion, and tolerability for sensitive skin.

The best choice depends on individual factors such as skin sensitivity, patch size, and how well it sticks to your skin. Estradot patches are smaller, which some women prefer, while Evorel may adhere better for others. It is completely up to you.

The medication is distributed evenly across the patch, and cutting it may affect how the oestrogen is absorbed. So it is not ideal to cut them in half.

If you need a lower or higher dose, speak with your doctor about adjusting your prescription. With the current shortages, we’d suggest combining full patches to get to higher doses. This may cost more in the short term but is likely to be a more consistent dose than if patches are cut.

Yes, all our expert clinicians can prescribe Estradot. If you book into a consultation your doctor will review your symptoms and medical history, and talk through your options. Whilst many women do start Estradot through our service (of the strengths which are in stock), the final prescription decision will be with the prescribing clinician. We can not guarantee any prescriptions.

Yes, Estradot is available as part of the £90 medication credit on our plans. It’s a popular choice with women, and a popular prescription. If you are on a high dose of Estradot and looking to double up lower dose patches, then this will likely cost more than the £90 of medication credit. Unfortunately, this can not be avoided at present when the national stock levels are so low. There are other brands of patch available which you can choose as an alternative if you want to manage the cost of the prescription.

The final prescription decision will be with the prescribing clinician who you have your appointment with. We can not guarantee any specific prescriptions.