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Is There Any Androgel Or Other Drug For Women With Low Testosterone?
Question: is there an androgel or other drug for women with low testosterone since estratest is off the market? Is there a charge for an anwser? XXXXXXX
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 underactive 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.
No, you won’t have to pay for this answer as you already paid for this question , you can also ask follow up questions.
Let me know if you have further questions,
Take care.
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 underactive 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.
No, you won’t have to pay for this answer as you already paid for this question , you can also ask follow up questions.
Let me know if you have further questions,
Take care.
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