How it Works

Vivelle-Dot^®, delivers a continuous flow of estradiol (a form of estrogen like your body's own). Taking Vivelle-Dot as prescribed can help you stay in control of the following moderate to severe symptoms associated with menopause:

• Hot flashes
• Night sweats
• Vaginal dryness and atrophy

Vivelle-Dot also helps reduce the risk of postmenopausal osteoporosis, which is a major health concern for women after menopause.

Vivelle-Dot transdermal patches were specifically designed for convenience. The DOT in Vivelle-Dot stands for Delivery Optimized Thermodynamics. The patented DOT Matrix^® delivery system of the Vivelle-Dot estrogen patch delivers estrogen in a unique way—it allows the patch to deliver more drug through a smaller patch area than other patches. Vivelle-Dot is the smallest, most discreet estrogen therapy patch available. Chances are, you'll hardly notice it and neither will anyone else.

• Delivers a continuous, sustained release of estradiol
• Only needs to be changed twice a week—just peel, stick, and go
• Stays on during exercise, in the shower, and even in the pool
• Has a low incidence of skin irritation
• Is absorbed directly into your bloodstream through your skin*
• Achieves effective hormone levels with smaller total doses compared to pills*

*This does not mean that Vivelle-Dot is safer or more effective than estrogen pills.

For women interested in the source of estrogen in their therapy, the estrogen in Vivelle-Dot (estradiol) is chemically synthesized from a plant source. This does not mean that Vivelle-Dot is more effective than other hormone therapies.

DOT Matrix^® is a registered trademark of Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.