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Women’s Testosterone Therapy on the Rise | Yakima News
More women are turning to testosterone therapy for menopause symptoms, but face major hurdles—pharmacies reject prescriptions due to dosing concerns and lack of FDA-approved products for women, while insurance often doesn’t cover it, forcing patients to pay out-of-pocket. Though doctors prescribe it off-label for low libido (with solid evidence) or fatigue/muscle weakness (with weaker backing), the surge is fueled by social media and new FDA approvals for other hormones. With over 30 clinical trials underway, hope remains that a women-specific testosterone product will soon be approved…
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