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Testosterone for low libido in postmenopausal women not taking estrogen

Authors :
Davis, Susan R.
Moreau, Michele
Kroll, Robin
Bouchard, Celine
Panay, Nick
Gass, Margery
Braunstein, Glenn D.
Hirschberg, Angelica Linden
Rodenberg, Cynthia
Pack, Simon
Moufarege, Alain
Studd, John
Source :
The New England Journal of Medicine. Nov 6, 2008, Vol. 359 Issue 19, p2005, 13 p.
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

A study was conducted to determine the efficacy and safety of testosterone as a form of treatment for low libido in postmenopausal women not taking estrogen. Results indicated that testosterone treatment was effective in a modest and meaningful improvement in sexual function among postmenopausal women not taking estrogen.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00284793
Volume :
359
Issue :
19
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
The New England Journal of Medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.189644665