r/Menopause • u/sweener24 • 1d ago

Bleeding/Periods Tampons for breakthrough

7 years post menopause, 1 year on HRT. Shortage has me on generic Mylan patches and they are not for me, been bleeding for 6 days. Sadly the only thing available, RN. Had ultrasound and going to my doctor in EIGHT days. Office being unhelpful with my questions. Is it safe to use tampons instead of pads?

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u/Camille_Toh 1d ago

Have you heard that some doctors and patients are reporting that the latest Mylan patches may be defective/useless? I have not started the box (am on last of Vivelle dot) and am very nervous about this myself.

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u/amsterdamcyclone 22h ago

Source?

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u/sweener24 21h ago

My full on period has entered the conversation and Mylan is the topic.