Efficacy and safety of a testosterone patch for the treatment of hypoactive sexual desire disorder in surgically menopausal women: a randomized, placebo-controlled trial

A randomized, placebo-controlled trial published in Menopause (2006) evaluated the efficacy and safety of a transdermal testosterone patch in surgically menopausal women with hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD) undergoing concomitant estrogen therapy. The study found that testosterone therapy significantly improved sexual desire and other aspects of sexual function, including arousal,