| abstract |
A topical composition for relief from certain menopausal, peri- and post-menopausal symptoms is disclosed, consisting of a low dosage of progesterone, testosterone and estriol in a pharmaceutically acceptable topical carrier in a weight ratio of from about 1:0.1:0.01 to about 1:0.1:0.02, respectively. In a preferred single dose, the three active ingredients are present as follows: (a) from about 20 to about 35 mg progesterone; (b) from about 2 to about 3.5 mg testosterone; and (c) from about 0.2 to about 0.7 mg estriol. A preferred carrier is cocoa butter, and a preferred single dose form is a vaginal suppository. |