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Beneficial effects of testosterone therapy in women measured by the validated Menopause Rating Scale (MRS)

Objective: To “measure the beneficial effects of continuous testosterone therapy, delivered by subcutaneous implant, in the relief of somatic, psychological and urogenital symptoms in both pre- and post-menopausal patients, utilizing the validated Health Related Quality of Life (HRQOL), Menopause Rating Scale (MRS).” 


  • 300 women pre- and postmenopausal w/ symptoms of androgen deficiency

 

  • Each woman to self-administer the MRS at baseline and at 3 months post-insertion.


Conclusion: Continuous testosterone alone, delivered by subcutaneous implant, is effective for the relief of hormone deficiency symptoms in both pre- and postmenopausal women.


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Glaser, R., York, A. E., & Dimitrakakis, C. (2011). Beneficial effects of testosterone therapy in women measured by the validated Menopause Rating Scale (MRS). Maturitas, 68(4), 355–361. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.maturitas.2010.12.001

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