Hemostasis by premedication with estrogen in hair-transplant surgery.
Premedication with water-soluble conjugated estrogens administered the previous day and a half-hour before operation diminished bleeding and allows for a drier field, better vision and quicker work. Post-operative bleeding is negligible. Their short-term use has not led to feminization nor presented cardiovascular problems.
D004966:Estrogens, Conjugated (USP) / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006197:Hair / Q000637:transplantation*; D006487:Hemostasis / Q000187:drug effects; D006488:Hemostasis, Surgical / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011292:Premedication; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous
D004966:Estrogens, Conjugated (USP)