estrogen patches

Transdermal hormone delivery

Estrogen patches are adhesive patches worn on the skin that deliver estrogen hormone gradually into the bloodstream.

They're used in hormone replacement therapy for menopausal symptoms and in feminizing hormone therapy for transgender women.

The patches bypass the digestive system, providing steadier hormone levels than oral medications: She switched from pills to estrogen patches to reduce side effects.

hormonesBloodstream signaling molecules
hormone therapyTreatment using body's messengers
menopauseEnd of fertility
change of lifeEnd of reproductive years
skinBody's outer layer

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