Citation

Kingsberg SA. J. Sex. Med. 2007; 4: 227-234.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2007, International Society for Sexual Medicine, Publisher John Wiley and Sons)

DOI

10.1111/j.1743-6109.2007.00449.x

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Introduction.  The reduced levels of testosterone in postmenopausal women are associated with loss of libido, decreased sexual activity, diminished feelings of physical well-being, and fatigue. A bilateral oophorectomy can lead to decreases in sexual desire in 50% of cases by removing ovarian contribution to the circulating levels of testosterone. Testosterone therapy is an option for the restoration of sexual drive.