Testosterone Could Benefit Hysterectomized Women

Hysterectomy and oophorectomy (the removal of ovaries) are performed to treat various diseases in women. This also includes cancer. A decline in estrogen and testosterone levels in the blood accompany these procedures. Many women who have undergone surgical removal of their uterus and/or ovaries can develop symptoms of sexual dysfunction, fatigue, low mood and decreased muscle mass. New research from Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) has found that testosterone ...