Testosterone in Women: Measurement and Therapeutic Use

    March 2017 in “ Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology Canada ”
    Ann Korkidakis, Robert L. Reid
    Studysummary This review discusses the limitations of serum androgen measurements in diagnosing and treating women with potential androgen-related disorders and the potential role of androgen replacement therapy for those with sexual interest/arousal disorders, reporting no new results.
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