Use of androgens in postmenopausal women.
Serum androgen levels decline with age in women, a decline already demonstrable prior to menopause. Oestrogen administration is associated with a decrease in bioavailable testosterone. Testosterone administration can lead to increases in a number of parameters of sexuality, probably by direct neural effects. Androgens also have anabolic effects on bone, and do not adversely affect lipids, especially when given parenterally.
Davis
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Jean Hailes Foundation, Clayton, Victoria, Australia.
Burger
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D000818:Animals; D015914:Estrogen Replacement Therapy / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015663:Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal / Q000517:prevention & control; D017698:Postmenopause / Q000187:drug effects*; D019529:Sexuality / Q000187:drug effects; D013739:Testosterone / Q000627:therapeutic use*
D013739:Testosterone