Alternatives to CombiPatch: An Overview
CombiPatch® (estradiol/norethindrone patch) is a prescription hormone replacement medication. Although CombiPatch is approved for a few different uses, it is usually used to treat the
symptoms of menopause. However, the medication is not suitable for all women. For some women, CombiPatch may not work well, or the risks of using the patch may outweigh the potential benefits. Some women may develop bothersome
CombiPatch side effects. Fortunately, there are several alternatives to CombiPatch for
menopause treatment, including:
- Other conventional medications
- Coping strategies
- Natural remedies.
Other Conventional Medications as CombiPatch Alternatives
CombiPatch contains both an estrogen and a progestin. There are a few different estrogen/progestin medications that can serve as CombiPatch alternatives. These include:
Other alternatives to CombiPatch include estrogen-only medications, such as:
- Skin patches -- Alora®, Climara®, Estraderm®, Menostar®, Vivelle-Dot®
- Gels, creams, or lotions applied to the skin -- Divigel®, Elestrin™, Estrasorb®, EstroGel®
- Spray (absorbed through the skin) -- Evamist™
- Oral tablets -- Cenestin®, Enjuvia®, Estrace®, Femtrace®, Menest®, Ogen®, Premarin®
- Vaginal tablets -- Vagifem®
- Vaginal creams or gels -- Estrace® Vaginal Cream, Ogen® Vaginal Cream, Premarin® Vaginal Cream
- Vaginal rings -- Estring®, Femring®
- Injections -- Delestrogen®, Depo®-Estradiol.
Finally, some women may benefit from an estrogen plus a testosterone, such as
Covaryx™ or
Estratest®.
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