From pills to topicals, there are so many different choices when it comes to estrogen therapy
. How do you know which one is right for you? Because each woman is unique, there's no one-size-fits-all estrogen therapy. So talk to your doctor about the right choice for you.
In recent years, more and more women have been turning to Vivelle-Dot®, the #1 prescribed brand-name bioidentical estrogen therapy.*† So, if you're considering estrogen therapy for the first time, or thinking about switching, ask your doctor about Vivelle-Dot.
Smaller Total Dose
Vivelle-Dot achieves effective hormone levels with smaller total doses compared to pills. The transdermal patch passes estrogen directly through your skin into your bloodstream, avoiding your digestive tract and liver metabolism. This does not mean that Vivelle-Dot is safer or more effective than estrogen pills.
The Source of Estrogen
The estradiol in Vivelle-Dot is bioidentical—it has the same chemical structure as the hormones produced naturally by your body.
For women interested in the source of estrogen in their therapy, the estrogen in Vivelle-Dot (estradiol) is chemically synthesized from a plant source. This does not mean that Vivelle-Dot is more effective than other hormone therapies.
Twice-Weekly Dosing
The dosing of Vivelle-Dot is convenient. Unlike the daily use of pills and topicals, the Vivelle-Dot patch is applied to the lower abdomen just twice a week.
You'll Hardly Notice It
Vivelle-Dot is the smallest estrogen therapy patch available today. About the size of a standard postage stamp, the tiny patch was designed to feel natural. Vivelle-Dot sticks with you wherever you go—during exercise, in the shower, and even in the pool. In clinical trials, the patches stayed on well and had a low occurrence of skin irritation.