WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for March, 1998: Re: Lack of sexual desire

Re: Lack of sexual desire

From: Anita (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 23 Mar 1998 00:21:35 -0600 (CST)

Messages sorted by: [ date ][ thread ][ subject ][ author ]
Next message: Pernille: "Progesterone sideeffects / pg symptoms"
Previous message: Joseph Pastorek, MD: "Re: lationship between congenital abnormalities including MRKH"
In reply to: Roberta: "Re: Lack of sexual desire"
Next in thread: Jean: "Re: Lack of sexual desire (Testosterone question)"
Reply: Jean: "Re: Lack of sexual desire (Testosterone question)"

At Thu, 5 Mar 1998, Roberta wrote: >
>At Thu, 5 Mar 1998, Teresa wrote:
>>
>>I am only 23 and am experiencing a lack of sexual desire.I have heard
>>that low testosterone is a factor in this problem for some.But they say
>>there is a lotion to helpthis.Iwas wondering if i could get the name or
>>some info on this.
>>
>>Thanks Teresa
>
>Teresa,
>
>This topic was addressed in a prior post which I am reprinting:
>
>At Fri, 30 Jan 1998, Lucille wrote: >
>>I was looking for information on where I could find help in with a low
>>libedo. I had recently saw a show that covered this subject and there
>>was a obgyn on this show stating that you can get medication that would
>>help you raise your level of sexual desire.
>>She had said that there was a cream that has 2% testosterum in it and a
>>formulated pharmisices can make it up. You can not get it any other
>>way.
>>My obgyn tells me that I should see a sex theripist. I know it is more
>>than that. I have a very open relationship with my husband and it not
>>that I am inhibited in anyway. I feel I could care less about ever
>>having sex again. I never think about it, I don't desire it, I don't
>>even get aroused. I hope this is some hope for me in order to have a
>>healther relationship with my husband. Please direct me in the right
>>direction.
>>Thank you
>>L. Wilson
>
>Lucille,
>
>You stae very eloquently a very difficult problem.
>
>The medication you speak of is Testosterone proprionate 2% in a
>petrolatum base. The
>problem is there are no randomized controlled tests (RCT) to determine
>whether or not it is real
>or placebo effect. There are potential dangers with testosterone since
>it has not been
>determined how much is enough and how much is too much when it comes to
>supplementation.
>This was left out of the shows peolpe are seeing. We're still learnign
>about advantages and
>disadvantages of HRT and ERT 20-30 years after it was first used.
>
>Using Testosterone now may be right for some people but understand that
>it is as a medical
>guinea pig because we don't know enough to use it wisely and safely and
>we can't even
>guarantee that it works and not a placebo effect.
>
>I'd love to prescribe it if I knew the answers to the questions I
>raised. Truly I would. I (and others
>like me) don't want to hurt anyone while trying to help them.
>
>In the future, I believe psychotherapy and Testosterone will both play a
>part in decreased
>libido. Just MHO.
>
>--
>Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG
>OBGYN.net U.S. Representative, New York
>Great Neck, New York
>http://www.obgyn.net/states/bios/marchbein.htm
>http://www.obgyn.net/women/advisors/harveym.htm
>
>**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 constraints,
>consequently no private emails will receive a response.
>
>**Thank you for your understanding ;-)
>
>--
>Roberta F. Speyer Founders of OBGYN.net
>Publisher, OBGYN.net roberta.speyer@obgyn.net
>Elecomm Corporation http://www.obgyn.net
>5707 Lakemoore Drive, Suite 100 (512) 346-1920
>Austin, Texas USA 78731
>In response to Thresa and Lucille,

After having a complete hysterectomy I was placed on 2% testosterone due to thinning of the vaginal wall. The medication worked beautifully for two years then an eruption broke out on my arms and legs as if I had acne which I have never had. I immediately stopped the medication and the leisons disappeared in about 3 months. However, another one will show up now and then and some of the first ones still remain. I have gone to a dermatologist to have the bumps tested and haven't gotten the test back yet. I just wanted to see if anyone else has had this reaction from the testosterone in petrolatum base.

Thanks Anita

Next message: Pernille: "Progesterone sideeffects / pg symptoms"
Previous message: Joseph Pastorek, MD: "Re: lationship between congenital abnormalities including MRKH"
In reply to: Roberta: "Re: Lack of sexual desire"
Next in thread: Jean: "Re: Lack of sexual desire (Testosterone question)"
Reply: Jean: "Re: Lack of sexual desire (Testosterone question)"

Women's Insurance Checklist from Auto Insurance Quote

use when must restrict search to only the women's health forum...
Enter search keywords:
	Returns per screen: Require all keywords: