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Reports outline hot flashes research from D.F. Archer and colleagues.
According to recent research published in the journal Nature Clinical Practice Endocrinology & Metabolism, "This Practice Point commentary discusses a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial that assessed the use of a transdermal estradiol spray to treat hot flashes in 454 postmenopausal women. Participants applied 1, 2, or 3 daily sprays containing estradiol (1.53 mg per spray) or placebo to the inner aspect of the forearm."
"Estradiol administered in 1, 2 or 3 daily sprays reduced the daily frequency of hot flashes at week 4 by -6.26, -7.30, and -6.64, respectively (P
The researchers concluded: "Furthermore, this preparation allows health care providers to individualize the estradiol dose that is required for the control of hot flashes in each patient."
Archer and colleagues published their study in Nature Clinical Practice Endocrinology & Metabolism (Menopausal hot flashes are treated effectively by a transdermal, low-dose estradiol spray. Nature Clinical Practice Endocrinology & Metabolism, 2009;5(1):18-19).
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