Is There Any Medicine Available With Low Testosterone?

Posted on Sat, 6 Apr 2013

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Sat, 6 Apr 2013 Answered on

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Question : Is there an androgel or other drug for women with low testosterone since estratest is off the market?
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Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (1 hour later)

Hi XXXXXXX

Thanks for writing to us,

No, testosterone based formulations are available in market only for men. FDA(Food and Drug Administration ) had cancelled the use of testosterone based combinations in women for its side effects in most of the countries.

But, the use of low dose methyl testosterone a form of testosterone (in limited conditions) is allowed in post oophorectomy (ovaries removed) and under-active pituitary gland patients.

Contact your primary physician, if you are essentially in need of the testosterone supplement. He may help you out knowing your condition.

Hope, I was of help.

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