title: [Per- and transcutaneous estrogen administration systems].
abstract: The galenical methods used for per- or transcutaneous absorption of oestradiol in postmenopausal women are analyzed. The role of the reservoir in case of transdermal systems (TTS). The advantages and disadvantages of methods using the skin as reservoir (open systems) and those using external systems (TTS)--are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Service de médecine, école vétérinaire de Maisons-Alfort.
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Mauvais-Jarvis
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Mauvais-Jarvis
mesh_terms: D000279:Administration, Cutaneous; D003692:Delayed-Action Preparations; D004967:Estrogens / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D005260:Female; D005782:Gels; D006801:Humans; D008722:Methods; D008875:Middle Aged
chemical_list: D003692:Delayed-Action Preparations; D004967:Estrogens; D005782:Gels
vernacular_title: Systèmes d'administration d'oestrogènes per- et transcutanés.