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ea0021p286 | Pituitary | SFEBES2009

Oral and transdermal oestrogen treatments have differing effects on GH sensitivity in hypopituitary women receiving GH replacement

Tanna Amit , Madula Rajiv , Sandhu Harinderjeet , Powrie Jake , Thomas Stephen , Brackenridge Anna , Breen Louise , Carroll Paul

Background: The route of oestrogen replacement has an influence on GH sensitivity in hypopituitary women, although the practical relevance of this effect remains unclear.Objectives: To compare the effects of oral and transdermal oestrogen replacement on GH requirement in adult females with hypopituitarism receiving GH replacement.Methods: This cross-sectional, observational study included 69 GH-deficient women each receiving a stab...