The role of androgens in menopausal hormonal replacement.
Androgen therapy may improve libido and psychologic symptoms in hypogonadal women. Such replacement may also cause undesirable lipoprotein changes and virilizing side effects. By detailing the benefits and risks, this article may help the clinician determine the role of androgen therapy as a supplement to conventional estrogen/progestin replacement in menopausal women.
Kaunitz
A M
AM
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Florida Health Science Center, Jacksonville, USA.
D000728:Androgens / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D015914:Estrogen Replacement Therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007989:Libido / Q000187:drug effects; D008593:Menopause / Q000187:drug effects*; D011372:Progestins / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D012307:Risk Factors; D012725:Sexual Behavior / Q000187:drug effects
D000728:Androgens; D011372:Progestins