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    GlossaryTestosterone Therapy (Androgen Therapy)

    medical treatment to increase low testosterone levels in men

    Testosterone Therapy, also known as Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT), is a medical treatment designed to boost low levels of testosterone in men. This therapy is often used to address symptoms such as fatigue, decreased libido, and loss of muscle mass, which can result from conditions like hypogonadism. It involves the administration of testosterone through various methods, including injections, patches, gels, or implants, to restore normal hormone levels and improve overall well-being.

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      a nonsteroidal anti-androgen, most commonly used orally for women

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      a synthetic anti-androgen and weak progestogen that inhibits DHT binding to androgen receptor

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      highly targeted anti-androgen that might have minimal systemic effects

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      a synthetic estrogen used topically as an anti-androgen

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      Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia

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      What Is the Rationale for Androgen Therapy for Women?

      research What Is the Rationale for Androgen Therapy for Women?

      20 citations, January 2003 in “Treatments in Endocrinology”
      Testosterone therapy can help improve mood, sexual function, and bone health in women with low androgen levels, but more research is needed to establish safe and effective guidelines.
      The Role of Androgen Therapy

      research The Role of Androgen Therapy

      9 citations, June 2002 in “Best Practice & Research in Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology”
      Testosterone therapy can help women with androgen deficiency by improving energy, sex drive, and bone health with few side effects.
      Androgen Replacement Therapy in Women

      research Androgen Replacement Therapy in Women

      1 citations, September 2012 in “Expert Review of Endocrinology & Metabolism”
      Androgen replacement therapy can improve libido and mood in women with severe androgen deficiency, but more research is needed on its long-term safety.

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