I have a huge bum and worried my hrt isn’t getting through or am I being silly?

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Is it true that if you put your hrt patch on a fat bum or belly that u only get 10 per cent hormones going through? Or is this rubbish? 

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  • Posted

    I am not allowed hrt. But my understanding is that it goes to your blood stream through your skin. So I wouldn't think it matters where it is on.your skin or how fat the area is. It is still on your skin and going through your blood stream. But i might good be erong. Who knows. Good luck.

  • Posted

    You should get the full effects of the patch when placed it on your stomach or above your buttocks. The instructions should tell you where to place it. Good luck.
  • Posted

    Yup. Total rubbish! Try sticking it on your arm if you’re that concerned! It gets into your blood stream so fat doesn’t play a roll in it. 🙂

  • Posted

    My rear is not small and it gets through just fine! 👍🏻 xx

  • Posted

    my dr said can only put it below the waist not to go above the waist area at all so she said butt or thigh thats it not stomach not near breasts not arm.

    iv got a fat butt im ok with my patch the only prob i have is it falling off.

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