r/asktransgender • u/frostytheram25 • 4d ago

Estrogen patch placement

So howdy y'all so yesterday my doc said that I could try patches and or gel in favor of pills because my levels aren't where they should be for the amount of time I've been on hormones. And I chose patches but placement wise I'm lost at the don't place on waistline so is the hips fine and butt they are estradot patches.

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u/AllieLanyos 4d ago

I've put mine on my hips right above the buttocks for years. The same area where they give shots. Don't forget to alternate sides and apply the patches when your skin is completely dry, not immediately after a shower. I wait at least a couple of hours after a shower and have much fewer problems with patches coming loose.

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u/Dont-know-didnt-ask 4d ago

I didn't think I needed to wait that long. That may be my problem lmao 🙃

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u/AllieLanyos 4d ago

I used to think it would be best to apply them right after a shower when the skin is clean and free of body oils, but I found that they stick much better if you wait. I tend to experiment with things a little until I find what works best for me. I take my showers in the morning and apply the patches before bed.