Testosterone therapy should not be given unopposed. It should be combined with estrogen. Most experts in the field recommend only testosterone therapy for women who have sufficient levels of estrogen. Testosterone therapy is not recommended in any female who has very low levels of estrogen or is unable to take estrogens. Further testosterone therapy should not be administered to post menopausal women who have a history of breast or uterine cancer. Other females who have relative contraindications to testosterone therapy are those with heart or liver disease.
Today, testosterone is available in various formulations including foam, gel, paste, pill, or injection. Despite the fact that testosterone has been available for more than 60 years, there are no long term studies of this male hormone in females.
Some of the most common side effects of testosterone in females include oily skin, acne and excess facial hair. Other less common side effects include deepening of voice, enlargement of clitoris, risk of heart disease, behavioral changes (anger, depression) and personality changes.
While most of these side effects are transient and disappear when the hormone is stopped, voice deepening and clitoral enlargement may be permanent
For a female who has low libido and no reasons to explain it, perhaps a short course of testosterone may help. However, always ensure that you are under the guidance of a professional who is knowledgeable about these hormones. For those who want a safer sex stimulant- try Viagra.
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