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Transdermal Hormones

Meaning

Transdermal hormones are a category of hormone replacement therapy where the active hormone is delivered through the skin and into the bloodstream using topical formulations such as patches, gels, creams, or sprays. This method is a clinically preferred alternative to oral administration, particularly for sex steroids like estradiol and testosterone. The key therapeutic advantage is the ability to achieve physiological serum hormone levels with reduced metabolic load on the liver. This delivery system is crucial for optimizing safety and efficacy in hormonal interventions.