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A clinical update on female androgen insufficiency–testosterone testing and treatment in women presenting with low sexual desire

This 2006 review discusses female androgen deficiency syndrome (FADS), characterized by diminished well-being, unexplained fatigue, and decreased sexual desire in estrogen-replete women. Diagnosis is supported by low free testosterone levels, though measurement challenges exist due to assay limitations. Causes include hypopituitarism, adrenal and ovarian insufficiency, glucocorticoid therapy, and age-related decline.

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Persistent sexual side effects of finasteride for male pattern hair loss

This observational study explored persistent sexual side effects in 71 otherwise healthy men aged 21–46 who used finasteride for male pattern hair loss. Despite discontinuing the drug, participants reported prolonged issues, with 94% experiencing low libido, 92% reporting erectile dysfunction and decreased arousal, and 69% having difficulty with orgasm. On

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Testosterone for low libido

This commentary discusses a study on testosterone therapy for low libido in postmenopausal women not taking estrogen, highlighting its potential to increase sexual desire and the frequency of satisfying sexual episodes. The study found significant improvements in libido among women receiving testosterone, suggesting its efficacy in this population. The mechanism

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