Choice of progestogen for endometrial protection in combination with transdermal estradiol in menopausal women
@article{Mueck2018ChoiceOP, title={Choice of progestogen for endometrial protection in combination with transdermal estradiol in menopausal women}, author={A. Mueck and T. Roemer}, journal={Hormone Molecular Biology and Clinical Investigation}, year={2018}, volume={37} }
Abstract Transdermal estradiol (TE) application (using gels, patches or a novel spray) is now a preferred route of hormone therapy (HT) in menopausal women, because various risks such as venous thromboembolism, stroke and unwanted hepatic effects can be reduced compared with oral HT. However, in the presence of an intact uterus, concurrent administration of progestogen is needed for endometrial protection. Due to the variety of progestogens available and differences in their clinical effects… CONTINUE READING
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