AndroFeme® Testosterone Cream
Testosterone for Women - Quick Q & A
- What is meant by the term bioidentical hormones?
- Why do women need testosterone?
- Is testosterone safe to use in women?
- Will I grow hair, muscles or have voice changes using AndroFeme® Testosterone Cream for Women?
- How much and how often do I apply AndroFeme® Testosterone Cream for women?
- How soon after starting AndroFeme® Testosterone Cream for women will my energy and libido improve?
- For how long can I continue to use AndroFeme® Testosterone Cream?
- What safety checks do I need before starting AndroFeme® Testosterone Cream?
- If I stop using AndroFeme® Testosterone Cream how quickly will the testosterone be out of my system?
- Is AndroFeme® Testosterone Cream my only option for using testosterone?
- How long will a tube of AndroFeme® Testosterone Cream last?
- Where do I apply AndroFeme® Testosterone Cream?
- Do I need a doctor's prescription for AndroFeme® Testosterone Cream for women?
Testosterone for Women - Quick Q & A
What is meant by the term bioidentical hormones?
A. The term bioidentical hormones refers to the identical hormones to that produced naturally by specialist glands in the body such as the ovaries, testes, adrenal, thyroid and pancreas. The bioidentical hormone testosterone has the exact chemical finger print as that which is made by the human ovaries in women and the testes in men. Many pharmaceutical hormones are not bioidentical hormones, but rather synthetic analogues which may have similar actions as bioidentical hormones. In the case of synthetic testosterone analogues they are do not have the wide spectrum of action as bioidentical testosterone, they are too strong to use in women and will cause unwanted side effects compared to the bioidentical hormone testosterone.
Why do women need testosterone?
A. In women, as with men, testosterone plays a crucial role in sexual motivation (libido), energy levels, mood and bone metabolism. Women produce testosterone from the ovaries and adrenal glands. When testosterone production declines this can cause low libido and reduced energy levels. Supplementing small amounts of testosterone will restore blood levels to normal levels and usually symptoms resolve.
Is testosterone safe to use in women?
A. Yes, provided the dose used is appropriate for maintaining blood levels within normal levels for women. The use of AndroFeme® Testosterone Cream is only to replace the lack of natural testosterone production from the adrenal glands and ovaries.
Will I grow hair, muscles or have voice changes using AndroFeme® Testosterone Cream for Women?
A. No, provided the recommended doses are adhered to. Women using AndroFeme® must have their blood testosterone checked regularly, especially upon starting testosterone treatment, to ensure the dose used is appropriate for the individual.
How much and how often do I apply AndroFeme® Testosterone Cream for women?
A. AndroFeme® is applied once daily, usually after showering. It can be applied at any time of the day. The usual starting dose of AndroFeme® Testosterone Cream in women is 2 units (10mg testosterone) applied once daily to the inner forearm or upper outer thigh.
How soon after starting AndroFeme® Testosterone Cream for women will my energy and libido improve?
A. Testosterone blood levels reach a "steady-state" after 2 weeks of once daily use. Usually energy levels improve within the first 2-3 weeks and an improved libido usually follows with 3-6 weeks after starting treatment.
For how long can I continue to use AndroFeme® Testosterone Cream?
A. Many women have used AndroFeme® Testosterone Cream continuously for many years. Clinical trials have been conducted with testosterone products in women for up to three years with no side effects when the testosterone blood levels have been maintained within the normal range for women. It is important that a blood test is conducted at least every six months while using AndroFeme® Testosterone Cream to check that levels remain within the normal limits for women.
What safety checks do I need before starting AndroFeme® Testosterone Cream?
A. Your doctor needs to conduct a general women's health check including testosterone blood levels prior to starting testosterone treatment. Testosterone should not be used if you have breast cancer or the health check shows any irregularities. These must be investigated fully first. If you have chronic liver or kidney disease testosterone should only be used with strict medical supervision. Once treatment has commenced it is important that a testosterone blood test is taken 2-3 weeks. This is to ensure that blood testosterone levels remain within the normal range. If the blood testosterone level is elevated above the upper limit the dose easily can be adjusted downwards.
If I stop using AndroFeme® Testosterone Cream how quickly will the testosterone be out of my system?
A. Once supplementation with AndroFeme® Testosterone Cream is stopped blood testosterone levels will fall to baseline levels within 72 hours. Pre-treatment symptoms will usually return with this decline of the blood testosterone levels.
Is AndroFeme® Testosterone Cream my only option for using testosterone?
A. There are only testosterone products in the world licensed for use in women - AndroFeme® Testosterone Cream and Intrinsa® testosterone patch. The patch is only available in Europe and is NOT available in the USA, Canada, Asia or Australia AndroFeme® Testosterone Cream is licensed for export from Australia to anywhere in the world (AUST L 70887).
How long will a tube of AndroFeme® Testosterone Cream last?
A. A single 50 gram (approx 2 oz) tube of AndroFeme® Testosterone Cream for women will provide between 50 -100 days treatment depending upon the dose used.
Where do I apply AndroFeme® Testosterone Cream?
A. AndroFeme® Testosterone Cream is applied to the skin of the inner forearms and upper outer thighs. The testosterone is absorbed by the skin and passes into the blood. AndroFeme® Testosterone Cream is applied once daily. The cream is rubbed into the skin like a moisturizer. There should be no residual cream on the skin after about 60 seconds of massaging into the skin. The cream is white, odourless and non-staining.
Do I need a doctor's prescription for AndroFeme® Testosterone Cream for women?
A. Hormone Solutions does not require a doctor's prescription to supply AndroFeme® Testosterone Cream. It is however imperative that your doctor supervises your use of AndroFeme® Testosterone Cream by monitoring blood levels and general health.
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