Commentary to ‘Topical estradiol increases epidermal thickness and dermal collagen of foreskin prior to hypospadia surgery – randomized double blinded controlled trial’

In this study, the authors examine the effects of administering pre-operative topical estradiol to boys with hypospadias. In contrast to testosterone, estradiol does not, and is not intended to, increase penile size [2].

Source: Journal of Pediatric Urology - June 21, 2019 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: C.J. Long, D.A. Weiss Source Type: research