Absorption of micronized progesterone from a nonliquefying vaginal cream

L M Kimzey; J Gumowski; G R Merriam; G J Grimes Jr; L M Nelson

Absorption of micronized progesterone from a nonliquefying vaginal cream

Fertil Steril. 1991 Nov;56(5):995-6.

Authors

L M Kimzey¹, J Gumowski, G R Merriam, G J Grimes Jr, L M Nelson

Affiliation

¹ Nursing Department, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland 20892.

PMID: 1936339

Abstract

An improved delivery method to achieve sustained physiological P levels would be useful. Based on this single-dose pharmacokinetic study, micronized P prepared in a nonliquefying vaginal cream holds promise as a convenient method to achieve this goal with a single daily application.

Publication types

Comparative Study

MeSH terms

Absorption
Administration, Oral
Adult
Female
Headache / chemically induced
Humans
Progesterone / administration & dosage*
Progesterone / adverse effects
Progesterone / blood
Sleep Stages
Vaginal Creams, Foams, and Jellies

Substances

Vaginal Creams, Foams, and Jellies
Progesterone