WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for March, 2003: Re: Low Libido

Re: Low Libido

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 9 Mar 2003 13:30:03 -0600 (CST)

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Although most gyn hormones can be stopped "cold turkey", some find the side effects of stopping to be lessened but tapering off such medications.

Dr. M

At Sat, 8 Mar 2003, Kelly wrote: >
>Dr. Geller,
>
>Well for starters, I live in a very small town, not near a big city. I
>am seeing a very good OB/GYN that I travel 1 hour 1/2 to see. How would
>I find one close to me? I was just wondering if I can go off of my
>Testosterone without weaning myself off. If I can abruptly stop it
>without major side effects.
>
>Thanks for your response.
>
>At Sat, 8 Mar 2003, Marisa Geller MD wrote:
>>
>>Why don't you go see a sexologist?
>>
>>--
>>Marisa Geller M.D.
>>Coordinator Obgyn.net Latina
>>Specialist on Obstetrics and Gynecology
>>Specialist on Fertility and Sterility
>>Buenos Aires
>>Argentina
>>
>>Note: opinions expressed here are for educational purposes
>> only and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient
>> relationship. This information is not intended to supplant
>> the need for you to consult with your physician prior to
>> choosing therapeutic options and/or interventions.
>>
>> **Private emails cannot be entertained due to time
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>>>>>----- Original Message -----
>>From: "Kelly" <anonymous@obgyn.net>
>>To: "Multiple recipients of list WOMENS-HEALTH"
>><womens-health@mail.medispecialty.com>
>>Sent: Saturday, March 08, 2003 1:21 AM
>>Subject: Low Libido
>>
>>> I have been on a Testosterone Supplement (Estratest) for approximately
>>> 6-8 months now. I am a 33 yo mother with low libido. I have tried
>>> Estratest HS and Estratest, both with no increase in libido. My
>>> Testoserone level was 13 (can't remember my Free Testosterone Level) I
>>> was wondering if there is any harm in abruptly stopping the supplement
>>> if it not helping (I take Estratest 1 tab QD)? I have also read that
>>> there is no FDA approved medication for Female Sexual Disfunction. Are
>>> there any herbal remedies that are recommended?
>>>
>>> Thanks!
>>>

--
Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York

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