Combipatch and Hypothyroidism - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Hypothyroidism is reported as a side effect among people who take Combipatch (estradiol; norethindrone acetate), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Premarin, and have Bone disorder.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Hypothyroidism when taking Combipatch. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 3,544 people who have side effects when taking Combipatch from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Combipatch?

Combipatch has active ingredients of estradiol; norethindrone acetate. It is often used in menopause. eHealthMe is studying from 3,599 Combipatch users. Check the latest studies of Combipatch.

What is Hypothyroidism?

Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development) is found to be associated with 1,617 drugs and 2,600 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Hypothyroidism.

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On Sep, 01, 2026

3,544 people reported to have side effects when taking Combipatch.
Among them, 13 people (0.37%) have Hypothyroidism.

Could Combipatch cause Hypothyroidism?

Among these 13 people:

How long have people been on Combipatch when they have Hypothyroidism? *

  • < 1 month: 50 %
  • 1 - 6 months: 0.0 %
  • 6 - 12 months: 0.0 %
  • 1 - 2 years: 0.0 %
  • 2 - 5 years: 0.0 %
  • 5 - 10 years: 50 %
  • 10+ years: 0.0 %

What is the gender of people who have Hypothyroidism when taking Combipatch? *

  • female: 100 %
  • male: 0.0 %

What is the age of people who have Hypothyroidism when taking Combipatch? *

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 0.0 %
  • 20-29: 0.0 %
  • 30-39: 0.0 %
  • 40-49: 25.0 %
  • 50-59: 62.5 %
  • 60+: 12.5 %

What are other drugs people take besides Combipatch? *

  1. Premarin: 6 people, 46.15%
  2. Ogen: 5 people, 38.46%
  3. Aygestin: 5 people, 38.46%
  4. Provera: 5 people, 38.46%
  5. Vivelle: 5 people, 38.46%
  6. Estraderm: 5 people, 38.46%
  7. Prempro: 5 people, 38.46%
  8. Estrogenic Substance: 4 people, 30.77%
  9. Synthroid: 3 people, 23.08%
  10. Humira: 2 people, 15.38%

What are other side effects people have besides Hypothyroidism? *

  1. High Blood Pressure: 6 people, 46.15%
  2. Vision Blurred: 6 people, 46.15%
  3. Injury: 5 people, 38.46%
  4. Genital Disorder Female (diseases of female genital tract): 5 people, 38.46%
  5. Irritable Bowel Syndrome: 5 people, 38.46%
  6. Pneumonia: 5 people, 38.46%
  7. Pleural Effusion (water on the lungs): 5 people, 38.46%
  8. Epigastric Discomfort: 5 people, 38.46%
  9. Fever: 5 people, 38.46%
  10. Gastric Polyps (abnormal growth of stomach tissue projecting from a mucous membrane): 5 people, 38.46%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Vulvovaginal Dryness: 4 people, 30.77%
  2. Hot Flush (sudden feelings of heat): 4 people, 30.77%
  3. Bone Disorder: 4 people, 30.77%
  4. Thyroid Cancer: 2 people, 15.38%
  5. Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 2 people, 15.38%
  6. Stress And Anxiety: 1 person, 7.69%
  7. Rosacea (a skin condition that causes facial redness): 1 person, 7.69%
  8. Pain: 1 person, 7.69%
  9. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 1 person, 7.69%
  10. Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 1 person, 7.69%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sub-studies by gender and age:

Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on estradiol; norethindrone acetate (the active ingredients of Combipatch) and Combipatch (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

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