Testosterone gel for low sexual desire in women around or after menopause
Part of Hormones & metabolism, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial tests a testosterone gel (applied to the skin) to see if it helps women with low sexual desire or arousal around and after menopause. It may help by increasing your sexual interest and improving your response to sexual activity.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman aged 40 to 65 who is perimenopausal or postmenopausal
- You have at least 3 out of 6 symptoms of low sexual desire or arousal (like little interest in sex or few sexual thoughts)
- These symptoms have lasted for at least 6 months and cause you significant distress
- Your symptoms are not better explained by another medical condition, a mental health issue, or relationship problems
- You are in a stable relationship or have the opportunity to be sexually active (your definition counts)
- You have not used testosterone or similar hormonal products in the last 8 weeks
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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