Tag: transdermal administration

Testosterone therapy for reduced libido in women

This study explores the use of transdermal testosterone therapy in postmenopausal women with reduced sexual desire. The therapy led to modest improvements in sexual desire and frequency of satisfying sexual encounters, although women with more severe sexual dysfunction were not included in the study. The findings suggest that testosterone therapy

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Estrogen and bones after menopause: a reappraisal of data and future perspectives

This review article examines the role of estrogen-based menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) in preventing postmenopausal bone loss and reducing fracture risk by exploring its dual mechanisms—suppressing osteoclast activity and enhancing osteoblast function—in a dose-dependent manner, with benefits seen even at ultra-low doses and through transdermal delivery. It discusses the clinical

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