title: The safety of postmenopausal testosterone therapy.
abstract: Testosterone is increasingly used as part of postmenopausal HRT regimens. Unfortunately, few androgenic preparations designed specifically for use in women have been approved by regulatory authorities. Ongoing concerns exist surrounding the potential long-term effects of testosterone therapy. Here, we review the most recent data on postmenopausal testosterone therapy, focusing particularly on the effects of testosterone on breast, endometrium and cardiovascular health.
authors.affiliation: West London Menopause & PMS Centre, Department of Gynaecology, Queen Charlotte's & Chelsea Hospital, Du Cane Road, London W12 0HS, UK.
authors.forename: Kate
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Maclaran
authors.forename: Nick
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Panay
mesh_terms: D000728:Androgens / Q000502:physiology; D004717:Endometrium / Q000187:drug effects; D015914:Estrogen Replacement Therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D017698:Postmenopause; D012307:Risk Factors; D013739:Testosterone / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*
chemical_list: D000728:Androgens; D013739:Testosterone