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Fertility Medication Information: Vivelle Patches
Vivelle Patches (0.1mg)
The Vivelle patch is a form of estrogen that helps maintain an early pregnancy.
Side Effects
Some women will have a reaction to the adhesive, which includes:
- Skin redness
- Irritation
- Welting
Other side effects include:
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Upset stomach
- Constipation
- Bloating
- Breast swelling and tenderness
- Nipple discharge
- Headache
- Back pain
- Joint pain
- Weight changes
- Acne
- Skin color changes
- Increased facial hair
- Thinning scalp hair
- Cold symptoms (stuffy nose, sneezing, sinus pain, sore throat)
- Changes in your menstrual periods
- Breakthrough bleeding
Administration Site
Apply the patch to the skin much like a band-aid. It may be placed anywhere on your torso; however, Do not apply near your breast tissue. The lower abdomen is a good place to start.
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