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Transdermal testosterone replacement to improve women’s sexual functioning

This study examines the potential benefits of transdermal testosterone therapy in improving sexual function in women, particularly those with hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD). Testosterone plays a key role in modulating sexual desire and arousal, and transdermal administration allows for stable systemic levels, mimicking physiological conditions. Clinical studies have shown

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Testosterone therapy in women: a review

This review evaluates the effectiveness of testosterone therapy in postmenopausal women, particularly for treating sexual dysfunction. It highlights that low-dose testosterone, when combined with estrogen, significantly improves sexual desire, arousal, frequency, and satisfaction, with no serious adverse effects reported in studies lasting up to two years. The review suggests testosterone

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International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health Clinical Practice Guideline for the Use of Systemic Testosterone for Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder in Women

This clinical practice guideline by the International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health provides evidence-based recommendations for the use of systemic testosterone therapy in postmenopausal women with hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD). The guideline highlights testosterone’s effectiveness in improving sexual desire and reducing distress related to low libido.

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Arriving at the diagnosis of female sexual dysfunction

This article explores the diagnosis of female sexual dysfunction (FSD), focusing on the revised definitions in the DSM-5 and the importance of assessing personal distress. It emphasizes the use of structured diagnostic tools, such as questionnaires, to evaluate FSD in clinical settings. The review underscores that sexual dysfunction should be

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Characteristics of systemic testosterone therapy for female hypoactive sexual desire disorder-a claims database analysis

This study analyzes trends in testosterone therapy prescriptions for women with hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD) and reveals that while testosterone prescriptions have increased, there is a considerable underprescription and variability in treatment types. It also highlights the coadministration of testosterone with estrogen. The study was based on a cohort

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