Does Transdermal Testosterone Increase the Risk of Developing Breast Cancer? A Systematic Review

@article{Gera2018DoesTT,
  title={Does Transdermal Testosterone Increase the Risk of Developing Breast Cancer? A Systematic Review},
  author={Ritika Gera and Salim Tayeh and Hiba El Hage Chehade and Kefah Mokbel},
  journal={AntiCancer Research},
  year={2018},
  volume={38},
  pages={6615 - 6620}
}
Background/Aim: Hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD) is hypothesised to manifest in postmenopausal women at onset of menopause due to decreased oestrogen levels. Transdermal testosterone is a potential treatment option. This systematic review explores the relationship between the incidence of breast cancer and transdermal testosterone use. Materials and Methods: Searches were conducted on the PubMed and Ovid databases. In Ovid, the advanced search function was used: ‘transdermal… 
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