The therapeutic use of androgens in women
@article{Davis1999TheTU,
title={The therapeutic use of androgens in women},
author={S. Davis},
journal={The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology},
year={1999},
volume={69},
pages={177-184}
}Androgens have significant and varied actions in women and there is now acknowledgment that women may experience symptoms secondary to androgen deficiency. There is also substantial evidence that prudent androgen replacement can be effective in relieving both the physical and psychological symptoms of androgen insufficiency, and is indicated for clinically affected women. Testosterone replacement for women is now available in a variety of formulations. It appears to be safe, with the caveat… CONTINUE READING
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