Testosterone Therapy in Women: A Clinical Challenge

Obstet Gynecol. 2021 Nov 1;138(5):809-812. doi: 10.1097/AOG.0000000000004566.

Abstract

The physiology of testosterone as a normal female hormone in reproductive years and beyond is poorly taught and understood. This has led to unregulated and dangerous prescribing practices by physicians and other health care professionals. There are data for safe use, and as women's health care practitioners, we owe it to our patients to follow these guidelines and practices, as well as advocate for more research and safer, regulated products to prescribe.

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Humans
  • Menopause
  • Practice Guidelines as Topic
  • Practice Patterns, Physicians' / statistics & numerical data
  • Sexual Behavior
  • Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological / drug therapy*
  • Testosterone / therapeutic use*
  • Women's Health*

Substances

  • Testosterone