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Testosterone for Women?

Testosterone for Women?

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Testosterone replacement therapy is common among HIV-positive men, but now researchers write in the May 15 issue of the journal AIDS that it might be beneficial for women as well. Both men and women naturally carry opposite-sex hormones in their bodies, the researchers say, and they've found that many HIV-positive women have lower than normal levels of male hormones. But a study of women who used testosterone patches concludes their hormonal levels showed improvements in bone mineral density, increased lean body mass, lower rates of depression, and a reduction in sexual dysfunction. Still, the researchers say, "further evaluation of the safety and efficacy of testosterone use among HIV-infected women is warranted."

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Ryan is the Digital Director of The Advocate Channel, and a graduate of NYU Tisch's Department of Dramatic Writing. She is also a member of GALECA, the LGBTQ+ society of entertainment critics. While her specialties are television writing and comedy, Ryan is a young member of the LGBTQ+ community passionate about politics and advocating for all.

Ryan is the Digital Director of The Advocate Channel, and a graduate of NYU Tisch's Department of Dramatic Writing. She is also a member of GALECA, the LGBTQ+ society of entertainment critics. While her specialties are television writing and comedy, Ryan is a young member of the LGBTQ+ community passionate about politics and advocating for all.