Demand for the hormone is surging, and not just to treat libido. Here’s what we know about its benefits, and potential risks.

was greater in the high-dose testosterone group than in the other groups and was associated with mean androgen levels near the upper limits of normal. Breast cancer was diagnosed in four women who ...

Women, meanwhile, get a spike of testosterone around the time of ovulation ... These usually settle down with a decreased ...

Finasteride can be prescribed at a 5-mg daily dose (the same as Proscar ... Flutamide can reduce the masculinizing effects of testosterone in transgender women. Flutamide is taken by mouth ...

Although testosterone replacement therapy has been shown to be beneficial in androgen-deficient men, its effects in women are unclear. Objective: To assess the efficacy of low-dose testosterone ...

Spironolactone slows down the production of androgens, or “male” sex hormones, including testosterone ... a doctor typically prescribes a daily dose of 100 to 200 milligrams (mg).

Allow gel to dry before it touches clothing. Not for use in women. Not interchangeable with other topical testosterone products. Other persons (esp. children) must avoid contact with application site.

A team of international experts think explains why women are ‘more intuitive and less reflective’ than men. Previous studies have shown that prenatal exposure to testosterone affects ...

evaluated the effect of DHEA replacement and low-dose testosterone therapy on body ... and DHEA sulfate levels <4.3 µmol/l) and 60 women (with DHEA sulfate levels <2.6 µmol/l), all aged ≥ ...