A new gel could help menopausal women with low libidos

October 13th, 2008 By Alison Johnson

Doctors in Hampton Roads, Va., have begun a clinical trial on a new female testosterone gel they hope can help menopausal women who have lost interest in sex.



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  • Rick69 - Oct 14, 2008
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    The thought occurred to me that this gel might have even better efficacy if instead of being applied to the upper arm, it was applied directly to the "area in question".
  • Bob_B - Oct 14, 2008
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    You mean "let your fingers do the walking?"
  • bugmenot23 - Dec 10, 2008
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    How is this different than Androgel, Testim, or any T gel from a compounding pharmacy?

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