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What is the lowest topical dose of estrogen that is prescribed for hormone therapy?

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0.025mg/day: The lowest transdermal patch is 0.025 mg/day. There are also several topical gels and a spray in this range.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 7/5/2015

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