Hormone replacement therapy was used by 38.4% of the women. Conclusions These data suggest that women experience significant vaginal dryness and low sexual desire and report a significant distress in the relationship with their partner after surgical menopause. Sexual counseling is mandatory in order to discuss potential therapeutic strategies, including testosterone use.

LEI (Lack of tEstosterone Impact) survey in a clinical sample with surgical menopause.

NAPPI, ROSSELLA;POLATTI, FRANCO;
2009-01-01

Abstract

Hormone replacement therapy was used by 38.4% of the women. Conclusions These data suggest that women experience significant vaginal dryness and low sexual desire and report a significant distress in the relationship with their partner after surgical menopause. Sexual counseling is mandatory in order to discuss potential therapeutic strategies, including testosterone use.
2009
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Lack of tEstosterone Impact; surgical menopause
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Nappi, Rossella; Lello, S; Melis, Gb; Albani, F; Polatti, Franco; Genazzani, A. R.
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