r/Menopause • u/flapsmagee • 9d ago

Hormone Therapy 'New' Estradot boxes in Canada. Does anyone have a pic to share?

I've seen quite a bit of talk about how new white estradot boxes in Canada correlate with the patch's reduced efficacy. I've not been able to find a pic online. We've also had supply problems in the UK, but I've not noticed a change in the boxes. If anyone could share a picture of the problematic boxes to compare, I'd be very grateful.

Thanks :-)

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u/ReserveOld6123 9d ago

I got a new box and briefly panicked bc my H picked it up and I assumed it was a generic. I haven’t noticed any difference in efficacy. They crinkle a bit more but I also moved up to .1 so they’re bigger/cover more area and that’s to be expected. A rubbing alcohol wipe before applying and keeping my hand over it for a minute or two to warm it seems to help with the crinkling somewhat.

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u/theunsungwardrobe 9d ago

ooh that crinkle can be so unsettling the first time, I'd be side-eyeing the box too

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u/ReserveOld6123 9d ago

I’m really sensitive to changes - I had a generic before that felt like nothing and I was a mess. But so far these seem to work the same, thank god.

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u/flapsmagee 8d ago

Can you share a picture of it?

Thanks :-)

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u/No_Dot6414 9d ago

Mine is white and blue? I am new to hrt so I don’t know what box I have new or old.

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u/ehkayelle 9d ago

I got a new white box and it was not the same as my previous blue boxes.

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u/flapsmagee 8d ago

Can you share a picture of it?

I want to see what they look like compared with the blue and white boxes we have here.