British Menopause Society Tools for Clinicians: Testosterone Replacement in Menopause

March 2019 in “ Post Reproductive Health ”

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Studysummary Testosterone replacement can help menopausal women with various symptoms, but should be used carefully and is not yet officially licensed in the UK for women.

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