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Review
. 1994 May;39(5):343-52.

Transdermal estradiol. A potentially improved method of hormone replacement

H L Judd  1
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  • PMID: 8064701
Review

Transdermal estradiol. A potentially improved method of hormone replacement

H L Judd. J Reprod Med. 1994 May.

Abstract

Estrogen replacement is usually administered as an oral preparation. Concerns have been expressed about the impact these oral preparations have on hepatic function. This paper reviews studies of one nonoral preparation that delivers estradiol into the systemic circulation by use of a transdermal system. Support for this delivery system for treating menopausal symptoms and, potentially, for avoiding side effects is presented.

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