Protocol Service
Female Hormone Optimization
Estrogen Patch (Estradiol) in Scarsdale, NY
Protocol Health prescribes the estradiol patch for perimenopause and menopause symptoms at our Scarsdale, NY clinic and by telehealth. The patch delivers estrogen through the skin, and anyone with a uterus takes progesterone alongside it.
Consultation $249, or $349 with blood work.
Transdermal estradiol patches are FDA-approved. Compounded hormone preparations are not FDA-approved.
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Our Scarsdale clinic serves Westchester County (HRT for women in Westchester). Telehealth in NY, NJ, CT, FL and CA.
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Estrogen Patch at Protocol Health
Before you book
Why a patch?
A patch releases estradiol through the skin and is changed once or twice a week. Because transdermal estradiol skips the liver, it carries a lower clot risk than oral estrogen, one reason many clinicians prefer it. It treats hot flashes and night sweats and protects bone.
Who is the estradiol patch for?
Women with bothersome perimenopause or menopause symptoms after a risk review.
- Hot flashes, night sweats or poor sleep
- Within 10 years of menopause or under 60, ideally
- No history of breast cancer, blood clots or stroke, which need careful discussion
- Prefer not to take a daily pill
What to know before starting
Systemic estrogen is an individual decision.
Progesterone. With a uterus, progesterone is needed to protect the lining.
Timing. Starting under 60 or within 10 years of menopause gives the best balance of benefit and risk.
Skin. Some women get irritation where the patch sits; site rotation helps.
What the patch is for
Hot flashes and night sweats. The symptoms systemic estrogen treats most effectively.
Bone protection. Estrogen helps prevent menopausal bone loss.
Steady delivery. Changed once or twice weekly rather than taken daily.
Lower clot risk than pills. The transdermal route skips the liver.
Starting the estradiol patch
In the Scarsdale clinic or by telehealth where appropriate.
- Evaluation. Symptoms, history and when periods stopped.
- Labs. To rule out look-alike conditions.
- Prescription. Patch dose and progesterone if needed.
- Follow-up. Dose adjusted to symptoms.
Common questions
Estrogen Patch: frequently asked questions
Is the estrogen patch FDA-approved?
Yes, transdermal estradiol patches are FDA-approved. Compounded hormones are not.
Is the patch safer than the pill?
Transdermal estradiol skips the liver, which lowers clot risk compared with oral estrogen.
Do I need progesterone with the patch?
If you have a uterus, yes.
How often is the patch changed?
Once or twice a week, depending on the product.
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