Description
Vivelle-Dot is a prescribed transdermal system (patch) containing estradiol, a type of estrogen medication.
It is used in postmenopausal women for the following purposes:
- Reducing moderate to severe hot flashes: Hot flashes can occur when estrogen levels decrease during menopause (the cessation of menstrual periods).
- Treating moderate to severe vaginal atrophy: Vaginal atrophy may lead to thin, dry, and irritated vaginal walls, causing painful intercourse.
- Lowering the risk of osteoporosis: Vivelle-Dot helps prevent the weakening and thinning of bones, known as osteoporosis.
Vivelle-Dot may also be prescribed to certain women before menopause due to specific medical conditions.