Generic name:estradiol transdermal (skin patch) [ ES-tra-DYE-ole-tranz-DERM-al ]
Brand names: Alora, Climara, Estradiol Patch, Menostar, Minivelle, Vivelle-Dot
Drug class:Estrogens
What is Vivelle-Dot?
Estradiol is a form of estrogen, a female sex hormone produced by the ovaries. Estrogen is necessary for many processes in the body.
Vivelle-Dotes are used to treat certain symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes, and vaginal dryness, burning, and irritation. Vivelle-Dot is also used to prevent postmenopausal osteoporosis, or to treat ovarian disorders.
Vivelle-Dot may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not use estradiol if you have: undiagnosed vaginal bleeding, liver disease, coronary artery disease, if you will have major surgery, or if you have ever had a heart attack, a stroke, a blood clot, or cancer of the breast, uterus/cervix, or vagina.
Do not use if you are pregnant.
Estradiol may increase your risk of developing a condition that may lead to uterine cancer. Report any unusual vaginal bleeding right away.
Using this medicine can increase your risk of blood clots, stroke, heart attack, or cancer of the breast, uterus, or ovaries. Estradiol should not be used to prevent heart disease, stroke, or
