title: Use of combined estrogen-androgen preparations in the postmenopause: evidence from clinical studies.
abstract: This article reviews the effects, on clinical symptoms, such as energy level and aspects of sexual functioning in postmenopausal women, of adding testosterone to an estrogen replacement regimen. The efficacy of combined estrogen-androgen preparations on bone density and lipoprotein lipid metabolism is also reviewed. Clinical recommendations for use of combined therapy are described with respect to specific symptoms.
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychology, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
authors.forename: B B
authors.initials: BB
authors.lastname: Sherwin
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000728:Androgens / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D015914:Estrogen Replacement Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D004967:Estrogens / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D017698:Postmenopause / Q000187:drug effects*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D000728:Androgens; D004967:Estrogens