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  2. Testosterone therapy in women: Does it boost sex drive?

    www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/menopause/expert-answers/testosterone...

    The hormone testosterone may boost sex drive for some women after menopause. But there's little research on how safe it is and how well it works over the long term. It also can cause side effects. Menopause happens naturally with age. It also can happen early for medical reasons, such as surgery to remove the ovaries.

  3. Testosterone therapy: Potential benefits and risks as you age

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    Testosterone therapy has various risks, including: Worsening sleep apnea — a potentially serious sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts. Causing acne or other skin reactions. Stimulating noncancerous growth of the prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia) and growth of existing prostate cancer.

  4. Low sex drive in women - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic

    www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/low-sex-drive-in-women/diagnosis...

    Testosterone that is delivered to the blood through the skin may be helpful in women after menopause. At first, this treatment can be tried for up to six months. If it helps, it can be continued with close monitoring by a healthcare professional. The use of testosterone in women can cause acne, extra body hair, and mood or personality changes.

  5. Testosterone (oral route) - Mayo Clinic

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    Testosterone is used for the treatment of men whose bodies do not make enough natural testosterone, a condition called hypogonadism. Testosterone is a male hormone responsible for the growth and development of the male sex organs and maintenance of secondary sex characteristics. This medicine is not for use in women.

  6. Testosterone (topical application route) - Mayo Clinic

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    Testosterone topical gel is used for the treatment of males whose bodies do not make enough natural testosterone, a condition called hypogonadism. Testosterone is a male hormone responsible for the growth and development of the male sex organs and maintenance of secondary sex characteristics.

  7. Testosterone (intramuscular route, subcutaneous route ... - Mayo...

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    Testosterone injection is used for the treatment of men whose bodies do not make enough natural testosterone, a condition called hypogonadism. Testosterone is a male hormone responsible for the growth and development of the male sex organs and maintenance of secondary sex characteristics. Testosterone injection is also used in women with breast ...

  8. Anorgasmia in women - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic

    www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/anorgasmia/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20369428

    Testosterone therapy. For some women in menopause who have testosterone levels lower than what is considered typical for women, testosterone replacement may improve arousal and orgasms. Side effects may include acne, excess body hair, a decline in HDL or "good" cholesterol, and risks similar to estrogen replacement therapy. Request an appointment.

  9. DHEA - Mayo Clinic

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    DHEA is a hormone. Use of this supplement might increase levels of androgen and have a steroid effect. DHEA also might increase the risk of hormone-sensitive cancers, including prostate, breast and ovarian cancers. If you have any form of cancer or are at risk of cancer, don't use DHEA. Don't use DHEA if you're pregnant or breastfeeding.

  10. Testosterone (transdermal route) - Mayo Clinic

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    Description. Testosterone transdermal patch is used for the treatment of males whose bodies do not make enough natural testosterone, a condition called hypogonadism. Testosterone is a male hormone responsible for the growth and development of the male sex organs and maintenance of secondary sex characteristics.

  11. Testosterone (buccal route) - Mayo Clinic

    www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/testosterone-buccal-route/description/drg...

    Testosterone is used for the treatment of men whose bodies do not make enough natural testosterone, a condition called hypogonadism. Testosterone is a male hormone responsible for the growth and development of male sex organs and maintenance of secondary sex characteristics. This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.