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Re: HRT patch (for doctor)

From: Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 21 Nov 2002 14:31:42 -0600 (CST)

At Thu, 21 Nov 2002, anonymous wrote: >
>I've been following the threads on progesterone creams not being
>absorbed by the body. So, I'm wondering why the "patch" is an effective
>delivery system for hormones. Please explain- thanks.

Hormones are absorbed through skin. 

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Alicia M. Lapidus M.D.
Chief of Staff Obstetrics, Hospital Fernández
Assistant Professor, School of Medicine, Barcelo University
Vicepresident of Argentine Society of Hypertension in Pregnancy
Director Latina Obgyn.net- http\latina.obgyn.net\espanol
Buenos Aires
Argentina


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