research Molecular Basis of Androgen Action on Human Sexual Desire
Testosterone significantly affects sexual desire in both men and women, but its impact on women is more complex and influenced by psychological factors.
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research The Neurobiology of Sexual Function
Testosterone is important for men's sexual function, may help some women's sexual desire, while other hormones and neurotransmitters also play complex roles in sexual behavior.
research Androgen Treatment in Women
Testosterone therapy can help postmenopausal women with low sexual desire but needs more safety research and should be used with estrogen therapy.
research Diagnostic Criteria for Enduring Sexual Dysfunction After Treatment With Antidepressants, Finasteride, and Isotretinoin
The document sets criteria for diagnosing long-term sexual dysfunctions caused by certain medications.
research Impact of Hormones on Female Sexual Function and Dysfunction
Hormones significantly affect women's sexual function, and more research is needed to improve treatments for sexual dysfunction with minimal side effects.
research Finasteride Side Effects and Post-Finasteride Syndrome in Male Androgenic Alopecia
Finasteride can cause serious physical, mental, and sexual side effects, even after stopping the treatment.
research Finasteride
Man experienced lasting sexual dysfunction from finasteride, but malpractice claim was rejected.
research Association Between Exogenous Testosterone Use and New Diagnosis of Hidradenitis Suppurativa: A Case Series
Exogenous testosterone use may be linked to developing hidradenitis suppurativa.
research Safety and Efficacy of Transdermal Testosterone for Treatment of Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder
Transdermal testosterone can improve sexual desire in postmenopausal women but lacks long-term safety data and is not FDA-approved for this use.
research Sexual Desire in a Sample of Married Egyptian Women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Married Egyptian women with PCOS have lower sexual desire compared to those without PCOS.
research Effects of 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors on Erectile Function, Sexual Desire, and Ejaculation
5-alpha reductase inhibitors can cause sexual side effects like erectile dysfunction and reduced sexual desire, sometimes lasting after stopping the drug.
research Sexual Dysfunction, Including Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder: Diagnosis and Treatment Recommendations
Testosterone therapy can improve sexual function in women but long-term safety is unclear.
research Testosterone Therapy for Sexual Dysfunction in Postmenopausal Women
Testosterone therapy can help improve sexual desire and function in postmenopausal women but may cause side effects and is not FDA-approved for this use.
research The Clinical Management of Testosterone Replacement Therapy in Postmenopausal Women with Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder: A Review
Testosterone Replacement Therapy can improve sexual health in postmenopausal women with low sexual desire, but more research is needed on its long-term effects.
research Androgens and Female Sexual Function and Dysfunction—Findings From the Fourth International Consultation of Sexual Medicine
Androgens play a role in female sexual function, and testosterone therapy can help women with low sexual desire, but more research is needed on treatments and long-term safety.
research International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health Clinical Practice Guideline for the Use of Systemic Testosterone for Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder in Women
Testosterone can help premenopausal and postmenopausal women with low sexual desire, but its long-term safety is unclear and it's not widely approved for this use.
research Testosterone Therapy for Women with Low Sexual Desire: A Position Statement from the Brazilian Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism
Testosterone therapy may slightly increase sexual desire in women with HSDD but lacks broad recommendation due to safety concerns and limited approval.
research Spironolactone May Be a Cause of Hormonally Associated Vestibulodynia and Female Sexual Arousal Disorder
Spironolactone might cause painful intercourse and decreased sexual arousal in women.
research Androgen Treatment of Postmenopausal Women
Testosterone therapy can improve sexual desire and function in postmenopausal women but should be used cautiously and not based solely on testosterone levels.
research Managing Menopause Chapter 8: Sexuality and Menopause
Menopause often leads to lower sexual desire and discomfort during sex, but treatment should be personalized and only if it bothers the woman.
research Hormone Therapy in the Treatment of Breast Cancer and Main Outcomes in Sexuality
Hormone therapy for breast cancer often leads to sexual issues like vaginal dryness and decreased libido.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Sexual Dysfunctions
Women with PCOS often have sexual problems, and treating these issues early can improve satisfaction and reduce healthcare costs.
research Methodology and Challenges to Recruitment to a Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial of Oral DHEA in Postmenopausal Women
Researchers had trouble finding enough participants for a trial on DHEA's effects on postmenopausal women's sexual desire.
research Side Effects of 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors: A Comprehensive Review
5-alpha reductase inhibitors slightly increase the risk of sexual and mood side effects, and breast growth in men.
research Finasteride
Man experienced lasting sexual issues and stress from finasteride, accused doctor of malpractice.
research Testosterone and Female Sexuality: A Skeptical View
Testosterone's role in women's sex drive is unclear and needs more research, as low levels don't always mean less sexual interest and high levels can cause side effects.
research Maternal Androgen Excess Significantly Impairs Sexual Behavior in Male and Female Mouse Offspring: Perspective for a Biological Origin of Sexual Dysfunction in PCOS
Too much male hormone in mothers can negatively affect the sexual behavior of both male and female baby mice.
research Androgen Treatment in Women: A Review of Testosterone Therapy and Its Effects
Testosterone therapy can help improve sexual function, mood, and bone density in women with low androgen levels, but more research is needed on long-term safety.
research Transmasculine Hormone Therapy: Dermatologic, Genital, Sexual, and Cardiovascular Effects and Safety Concerns
Testosterone therapy for transmasculine individuals is generally safe with medical supervision, improves mental health, and has mixed effects on physical health.
research The Role of Androgens in Hormone Replacement Therapy
Androgen therapy can help with symptoms like low libido in women, but more research is needed to understand its long-term safety and effects on health.