Injections
Below we’ve detailed some guides on the application process of some of the different medication we prescribe.
Sandrena Gel should be applied to a clean, dry, unbroken, non- irritated area of skin on the lower trunk or thigh.
Use the right and left sides of the body on alternate days. Spread the prescribed amount of gel over an area of skin one to two times the size of your hand.
When the skin is dry to touch you can redress, wash your hands with soap and water and then keep the area of skin dry for a minimum of two hours.
Testosterone Gel
The gel should be rubbed onto your lower abdomen or your thighs and allowed to dry before you get dressed.
You should not have contact with any other person while it is drying (approximately 10 minutes), and youshould wash your hands immediately after the gel has been applied.
The area that it is on should not be washed for 4-6 hours after application to allow the gel to be absorbed.
Oestradiol Patch
Using the patches
The patches need to be changed twice a week.
Start a new pack as soon as you finish one. Do not leave a break between packs.
Changing your patches
- You must change the patches twice a week to give your body a steady supply of hormones. There is enough hormone in each patch to last for several days
- Change your patch on the same two days every week. This will mean that one patch is on for three days and the next patch for four days
- For example, if you apply your first patch on a Monday, change it on Thursday and again on the following Monday. You can work out your two days from the following table, starting from the first day of use:
If you put your first patch on Monday change on Thursday and change again on Monday.
If you put your first patch on Tuesday change on Friday and change again on Tuesday.
If you put your first patch on Wednesday change on Saturday and change again on Wednesday.
If you put your first patch on Thursday change on Sunday and change again on Thursday.
If you put your first patch on Friday change on Monday and change again on Friday.
If you put your first patch on Saturday change on Tuesday and change again on Saturday.
If you put your first patch on Sunday change on Wednesday and change again on Sunday.
To help you remember your two “patch change” days, mark them on the pack.
Where to apply the patch
Stick the patch onto a hairless area of skin below the waist. Most women prefer to wear the patch on the thigh or bottom.
- Do not apply on or near the breasts
- Do not put it on top of cuts, spots or anywhere the skin is irritated
- Do not use cream, moisturiser or talc before applying the patch
- Do not apply the patch on the same area of skin twice in a row
- It can be worn under loose areas of clothing.
- Do not wear a patch under elasticated areas or a tight waistband
- Apply the patch to clean, dry, cool skin as soon as you open the protective pouch
Putting a patch on
Do not use a patch if its protective pouch is already open.
Step 1: Open and Peel
- Using the notches as a guide, tear along two edges of the pouch. Remove the patch
- With the protective backing facing you, bend and peel off half the backing. Don’t touch the sticky side – it may not stick properly
Step 2: Apply and Press
- Apply the open half of the patch to your skin
- Remove the remaining backing and press down the rest of the patch
- Press the patch with the palm of your hand to make sure it is firmly stuck
Removing a patch
- Peel an edge of the patch smoothly away from the skin
- Fold the patch in half, so that the sticky side sticks to itself
- Put it in with the household rubbish, safely out of the reach of children and pets
- Do not flush used patches down the toilet
When you remove the patch some glue may remain on your skin. It will disappear with time, or you can use baby oil to remove it.
If a patch falls off apply a new patch but keep to your original ‘patch change’ days.
