Transdermal estrogen spray in therapy of postmenopausal syndrome

Czech version

Authors: Tomáš Fait ^1,2
Authors‘ workplace: Česká menopauzální a andropauzální společnost ČLS JEP, předseda doc. MUDr. T. Fait, Ph. D. ¹; Gynekologicko-porodnická klinika 1. LF UK a VFN, Praha, přednosta prof. MUDr. A. Martan, DrSc. ²
Published in: Ceska Gynekol 2016; 81(1): 77-80

Overview

Objective:
To show possibilities of new application method of estrogen replacement therapy – mettered-dose transdermal spray.

Design:
Review article

Results:
Transdermal spray contains 1.53 mg estradiol in one dose. It gives possibility of individual aproach in estradiol application 1, 2 or 3 doses daily. About 85% of patients showed the significant reduction of hot flushes. Perfect safety profile is predicted especially in cardiovascular point.

KEYWORDS:
mettered-dose transdermal spray, hormone replacement therapy, perimenopausal symptoms, tromboembolic desease

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