Effects of physiologic testosterone therapy on quality of life, self-esteem, and mood in women with primary ovarian insufficiency

Abstract

Low androgen levels occur in women with primary ovarian insufficiency(POI) and could contribute to mood and behavioral symptoms in this condition. We examined the effects of physiologic testosterone (T) replacement therapy added to standard estrogen/progestin replacement therapy (EPT) on quality of life, self-esteem, and mood in women with POI