A 49-year-old perimenopausal woman asks the GP about testosterone for reduced libido. She is already on sequential HRT with good vasomotor symptom con...

Question

A 49-year-old perimenopausal woman asks the GP about testosterone for reduced libido. She is already on sequential HRT with good vasomotor symptom control. According to BMS guidance, which is the most appropriate advice?

Accepted Answer

Testosterone supplementation may be considered for reduced sexual desire not explained by other factors, prescribed off-licence under specialist or experienced GP supervision

Answer

Testosterone is never prescribed for women

Answer

Testosterone should be started at the same time as HRT in all women

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Only oral testosterone is available for women

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Testosterone is routinely prescribed by GPs for all perimenopausal women with low mood

uk-drcog MCQ (SBA): Testosterone for Reduced Libido in Menopause

A 49-year-old perimenopausal woman asks the GP about testosterone for reduced libido. She is already on sequential HRT with good vasomotor symptom control. According to BMS guidance, which is the most appropriate advice?