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Testosterone - Off-Label for Low Libido

Generic: testosterone

Brands: AndroGel, Testim, Fortesta, Androderm, compounded formulations

Medication Details

Manufacturer:Various

FDA Approved:Invalid Date

Route:topical, transdermal, oral, subcutaneous

About

Testosterone is a hormone FDA-approved for men with hypogonadism but often prescribed off-label for postmenopausal women experiencing low sexual desire/libido. Used in low doses specifically for women to minimize masculinizing side effects.

Efficacy

Multiple randomized controlled trials show improvement in sexual desire, arousal, and satisfaction in postmenopausal women with hypoactive sexual desire disorder

Targets Symptoms

low libidodecreased sexual desirediminished sexual responsefatigue

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