Estrogen patch experiences having kept ovaries?
I am 34 and I had my radical hysterectomy in March 2025 to remove cervical cancer. Ovaries are basically all I have left. Late last year I told my gyn onc at a routine checkup that my libido was lower and I needed more foreplay post-surgery. She prescribed an estrogen patch. I have yet to try it due to general anxiety with medication side effects especially if it could be something I would be on for prolonged periods. My libido has gotten better with effort though I notice I will get naturally lubricated further inside but not at entry. Recently this caused what I assume was very light friction spotting when I wiped after sex. I sent the office nurses a picture and they seemed to agree and brought up the patch. I am trying to figure out if I should go on it or just try incorporating lube next time. I had a normal hormone test last year but I know those can only tell you so much. I also have thought that the cream kinda sounds more practical for me, but haven’t addressed it yet.