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Hormone Replacement for Women: Physician
Information on "Libido"
Dear Doctor and Health Professionals:
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A recent episode of "Oprah" featured Judith
Reichman, M.D., a gynecologist who teaches and practices
at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. Dr. Reichman
wrote and co-hosted the PBS series "Straight Talk
on Menopause," has served as keynote speaker for
the American Heart Association, and is the author of
"I’m Too Young to Get Old - Health Care for
Women After Forty." She discussed the use of transdermal
testosterone ointment in treating women with libido
problems, and stated that a "formulating pharmacy"
must compound this medication
Testosterone supplementation within a physiological
range of .25 mg to .8 mg daily does not produce virlizing
side effects. When the tissue becomes healthy and local
testosterone receptors have been well-supplied, sensation
and libido return. We have included an article by Dr.
Susan Rako, author of The Hormone of Desire, which explains
the reasons why we recommend the following.
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Martin Avenue Pharmacy Inc. generally recommends using:
Methyltestosterone USP 0.25 mg / 0.1ml in
PLO gel (Pluronic Lecithin Organogel) or Testosterone Propionate
Emollient Cream 0.25% to .5% cream.
The directions to apply are:
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Methyltestosterone USP 0.25 mg / 0.1 ml PLO gel:
apply to vulva daily for two weeks then daily or every other
day to inner thigh for thirty days and continue as needed. |
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Testosterone Propionate Emollient Cream
0.25% to .5% cream: apply to vulva daily for two weeks
then daily or every other day to vulva for thirty days
and continue as needed. |
Once libido has improved and capacity for genital stimulation
has been established, a shift to an oral supplement (0.25-mg
testosterone) will usually maintain an adequate effect on
the genitals.
Our pharmacy is here to fill the void of information about
natural hormone replacement therapy. Your questions are welcome
or feel free to call us for one of our newsletters or brochures
on Natural Hormone Replacement Therapy.
Sincerely,
Thomas G. Marks R.Ph
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