Lancashire and South Cumbria
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6 Endocrine system
06-04-02 Male sex hormones and antagonists

Testosterone (Use in Females)
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Low sexual desire associated with menopause, if HRT alone is not effective.

Initiation should be by prescribers appropriately trained in the treatment of menopause.

The BMS Tool for Clinicians (link below) is provided to assist with product selection and monitoring.

Link  BMS - Testosterone replacement in menopause
Link  Topical testosterone (Testogel): risk of harm to children following accidental exposure

Green Restricted View adult BNF  View SPC online  View childrens BNF
Testosterone (Use in Males)
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Consult LSCMMG shared guidance for advice on brand selection

Link  LSCMMG: SHARED CARE GUIDELINE: Testosterone For hypogonadism due to testosterone deficiency in adult men
Link  MHRA: Topical testosterone (Testogel): risk of harm to children following accidental exposure

Amber 1 View adult BNF  View SPC online  View childrens BNF
Testosterone Gel Testim®
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Female sexual dysfunction following oophorectomy or primary ovarian failure.

Link  LSCMMG: Testosterone (Testim® ) NMR

Do Not Prescribe View adult BNF  View SPC online  View childrens BNF