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Hormone Delivery Routes

Meaning

Hormone Delivery Routes are the various pharmaceutical methods and anatomical pathways utilized to introduce exogenous or bioidentical hormones into the systemic circulation to achieve a therapeutic effect. The chosen route of administration, which includes oral, transdermal, injectable, or implantable forms, is a critical clinical decision that profoundly influences the hormone’s bioavailability, its metabolic breakdown, and the stability of its serum concentration. Selecting the appropriate route is paramount for optimizing efficacy and minimizing potential side effects. Different routes are chosen to mimic physiological hormone release patterns.