In assisted reproduction treatments such as egg donation, embryo adoption, ROPA and reception of vitrified embryos, prior to the transfer of the obtained embryos, the recipients must undergo an endometrial preparation. This is a necessary hormonal therapy in order to achieve an optimal endometrium thickness that eases the implantation of the embryo after the transfer. The treatment is divided into two phases, a first proliferative phase with the administration of estrogens, and a second secretory phase where the administration of progesterone is added. The most common ways of administration are transdermal patches and vaginal ovules.
The use of the hormonal medication for the recipients is very simple, but many times they have doubts and do not know if they are doing it correctly. We will explain now how to apply the transdermal estrogen patches, with which the endometrial preparation begins.
Patch Placement:
1. Hygiene of hands.
2. Choose patch placement area. Avoid areas with hair, scars, burns, irritated skin and folds. Nor apply in areas with bony protrusions (elbow, knee, feet, hands …). These are areas where the patch does not adhere well, and can constantly peel off.
3. Wash and dry the chosen area correctly. Do not apply any topical producto on the skin (creams, lotions, makeup …)
4. Apply the patch by applying slight pressure to facilitate adhesion.
5. The patches must not be bent, cut or split, to avoid breaking the matrix or the reservoir and causing an overdose or, on the contrary, a loss of the drug before being applied.
6. Alternate the application area to avoid the appearance of local allergic reactions.
7. Once in place, wash your hands again.
Patch removal:
1. Hand washing.
2. Remove the patch by folding it so that the adhesive part sticks to itself, as it may still contain remnants of medicine. Discard it so that no one can have contact with it.
3. Remove the remains of glue attached to the skin with warm soapy water. If it doesn’t come off, try a cotton swab dipped in alcohol or acetone.
4. Wash your hands again.
We hope you find this information interesting. If you have any questions or want to start a treatment with us, you can contact us here: https://centromedicomanzanera.com/en/formulario_en/
Cristina Mateo Sánchez
Nursing department
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