Testosterone for low libido in postmenopausal women not using systemic oestrogen therapy.
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Results are promising but long-term safety remains uncertain.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- The Medical journal of Australia
دوره 191 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2009