Testosterone in Women
Cross-source consensus on Testosterone in Women from 1 sources and 5 claims.
1 sources · 5 claims
Benefits
Dosage & preparation
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- Testosterone therapy should be monitored because excess levels can cause side effects and aromatize into estrogen. — Menopause, Hormones, and Midlife Health
- The article does not establish a universal ideal testosterone number for postmenopausal women. — Menopause, Hormones, and Midlife Health
- Testosterone is described as important for libido and sexual function in women. — Menopause, Hormones, and Midlife Health
- The article says evidence supports testosterone use for libido in women, but regulatory barriers and lack of FDA-approved options remain. — Menopause, Hormones, and Midlife Health
- Testosterone pellets are treated cautiously because the article considers their safety and efficacy evidence insufficient and reports very high testosterone levels after pellet therapy. — Menopause, Hormones, and Midlife Health