Development and bioavailability testing of an estetrol and estetrol-zinc-containing vaginal hydrogel: a novel hydroxyethyl cellulose and hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin-based formulation.

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The estetrol-containing vaginal hydrogel enhances estetrol bioavailability while ensuring localized, controlled release. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.NOVEL_FINDING. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

Peter Takacs; Dávid Rátonyi; Barbara Kozma; Alexandra Kunkli; Ferenc Fenyvesi; Kindra Larson; Attila Sipos; Bence Kozma

doi:10.1097/gme.0000000000002759

March 10, 2026

Development and bioavailability testing of an estetrol and estetrol-zinc-containing vaginal hydrogel: a novel hydroxyethyl cellulose and hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin-based formulation.

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The aim is to develop a vaginal hydrogel formulation containing estetrol for improved bioavailability and therapeutic effects.
Developed a hydrogel formulation using hydroxyethyl cellulose and hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin.
Tested the hydrogel for nontoxicity and bioavailability of estetrol.
Assessed localized and controlled release properties of the formulation.
The hydrogel was found to be nontoxic.
Estetrol exhibited enhanced bioavailability in the formulated hydrogel.
The formulation allowed for controlled release, optimizing therapeutic efficacy.

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New hydrogel formulation improves bioavailability of estetrol in a safe manner, suggesting potential for effective treatment.

Abstract

The estetrol-containing HEC-based and HPβCD-based vaginal hydrogel is nontoxic, and the estetrol is readily bioavailable. The formulation enhances estetrol bioavailability while ensuring localized, controlled release and optimizing therapeutic efficacy. Future clinical trials are required to confirm in vivo effectiveness and long-term safety.

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Development and bioavailability testing of an estetrol and estetrol-zinc-containing vaginal hydrogel: a novel hydroxyethyl cellulose and hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin-based formulation.

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