Testosterone Pellets in Women: Revisiting Safety and Clinical Outcomes

    October 2025 in “ Cureus ”
    Diogo Pinto da Costa Viana, Leslie K. Jacobsen, Linda Gabriel … Ana Comin
    Studysummary This study reports that subcutaneous testosterone pellets in peri- and postmenopausal women provided sustained hormone release and potential benefits for sexual function, but raised concerns about safety, variability, and dosing inconsistencies.
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