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Nature Clinical Practice Urology (2006) 3, 176-177
doi:10.1038/ncpuro0439  
Received 16 September 2005 | Accepted 5 January 2006

The use of androgens for female sexual dysfunction

Susan R Davis

Correspondence Department of Medicine, Central and Eastern Clinical School, Monash University, Alfred Hospital, Prahran, Vic 3181, Australia

Email
 susan.davis@med.monash.edu.au

The use of androgens to treat sexual dysfunction in women remains controversial. In this Viewpoint, the author reviews the reasons behind the widespread off-label use of testosterone products to promote female sexual wellbeing, and the safety and efficacy of these products in this setting.

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