Endocrinology

Androgen Replacement No Panacea for Women's Libido

Published in Women's Health Weekly, November 30th, 2000

Physicians should be cautious when considering androgen therapy (including testosterone and DHEA supplements) to treat low sex drive in women, according to a recent committee opinion from The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG).

According to ACOG, the patients most likely to benefit from androgen replacement are younger women who have had their ovaries removed.

Although androgen therapy has been prescribed for sexual dysfunction in women for many years, data regarding its safety and efficacy are incomplete and it has not been shown to consistently improve sex drive. In addition, negative side effects such as acne, facial...

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Source: Women's Health Weekly (2000-11-30)

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