(e.g. Duavee). Estrogen patches are worn on the abdominal skin and usually require replacement every 3–4 days (e.g.Alora, Minivelle), although some can last as long as a week (Climara, Menostar). Estrogen-progestin combination therapy is also available in patch form (e.g. Climara...
were randomized in a ratio of 4:4:5 to either oral o-CEE, 0.45 mg/d and placebo patches with micronized progesterone, 200 mg, for 12 days each month; t-E2, 50 µg/d and placebo pills with micronized progesterone, 200 mg, for 12 days each month; or placebo pills and patches. ...
These calculations may seem exaggerated, but the massive differences are because in the uterotrophic assay, the lavender oil was applied in Hilltop Chambers patches, which do not allow any evaporation, or loss of essential oil by means other than dermal absorption. Examples of the quantities of f...