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Category: Sexual Health & Hormone Optimization

A Reappraisal of Testosterone’s Binding in Circulation: Physiological and Clinical Implications

This article reviews the binding of testosterone to circulating proteins, focusing on its role in androgen disorders and its implications for clinical management, including testosterone replacement therapy. It highlights the importance of distinguishing between free and bound testosterone for accurate diagnosis and treatment. The review stresses that only free testosterone

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June 26, 2025 No Comments

[Sexual dysfunction in the menopause. Incidence, pharmacological treatment and side effects]

This review discusses the impact of menopause on sexual dysfunction and the role of pharmacological treatments such as estrogen, testosterone, and sildenafil. It finds hormone therapies, including estrogen/testosterone, effective in improving sexual function, with local estrogen helping vaginal dryness. Sildenafil aids women with arousal issues. However, testosterone’s long-term effects remain

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June 26, 2025 No Comments

[The Role of Testosterone in The Improvement of Sexual Desire in Postmenopausal Women: An Evidence-Based Clinical Review]

This clinical review evaluates the effectiveness of testosterone therapy in improving sexual desire among postmenopausal women. It summarizes 11 studies, highlighting testosterone’s benefits in increasing libido with minimal adverse effects. It suggests the therapy could be a valuable option in treating sexual dysfunction in postmenopausal women, especially when other treatments

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June 26, 2025 No Comments

A double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial of the effect of testosterone cream on the sexual motivation of menopausal hysterectomized women with hypoactive sexual desire disorder

This study evaluated the effectiveness of a 10 mg testosterone cream on sexual motivation in postmenopausal women with hypoactive sexual desire disorder. The results showed significant improvement in sexual desire and activity without adverse effects on mood or physical health. The treatment is safe, effective, and non-invasive for improving sexual

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June 26, 2025 No Comments

A novel therapy with testosterone and sildenafil for erectile dysfunction in patients on renal dialysis or after renal transplantation

This pilot study explored the combination of testosterone and sildenafil to treat erectile dysfunction (ED) in patients on renal dialysis or after renal transplantation. The study included 12 patients and found significant improvements in sexual function with testosterone and sildenafil therapy. The treatment protocol involved monthly testosterone injections and weekly

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June 26, 2025 No Comments

A Personal Prospective on Testosterone Therapy in Women-What We Know in 2022

The article examines the growing use of testosterone therapy in women, especially during perimenopause and menopause, for managing symptoms such as sexual dysfunction and osteoporosis. It discusses the safety and potential benefits of testosterone, advocating for FDA approval of testosterone treatments for women. The author highlights the therapy’s role in

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June 26, 2025 No Comments