HRT Through Skin Patch Sees Fewer Gallbladder Problems Than Oral Administration

A new study published on bmj.com reports that although hormone replacement therapy (HRT) results in an overall increase in risk of gallbladder disease, HRT administered by skin patches or gels poses a smaller risk than HRT given orally. In 2005, about 1 million women in the UK were taking HRT - any of several medications designed to artificially raise estrogen, progesterone, and sometimes testosterone levels in menopausal women.

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Filed under: Seniors on July 16th, 2008