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Is There Any Medicine Available With Low Testosterone?
Question: Is there an androgel or other drug for women with low testosterone since estratest is off the market?
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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.
Regards,
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.
Regards,
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