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Cheyenne Buckingham

Cheyenne Buckingham is a medical writer for Alloy Health

Global Consensus Position Statement on the Use of Testosterone Therapy for Women.

Risks of Testosterone for Postmenopausal Women.

Androgen Therapy in Women.

Testosterone use in postmenopausal women.

Testosterone in women--the clinical significance.

Testosterone use for hypoactive sexual desire disorder in postmenopausal women.

Medical Treatment of Female Sexual Dysfunction.

Compounded Bioidentical Menopausal Hormone Therapy: ACOG Clinical Consensus No. 6.

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Traci Kurtzer

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Testosterone levels decline with age and menopause, which can contribute to changes in sexual desire, arousal, and overall sexual satisfaction in some women. Clinical guidelines state that the primary evidence‑based use of testosterone therapy in women is for hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD) that causes distress. 

Testosterone cream for women - does it help in menopause?

What it may help with, what it won’t, and how to talk with your clinician about it

Testosterone Cream for Women - Does It Help in Menopause?

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Monica Molenaar

International Menopause Society (IMS) recommendations and key messages on women's midlife health and menopause.

Pelvic floor dysfunction in menopause: screening, evaluation and management.

Vaginal Estrogen Utilization Among Medicare Beneficiaries With Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause.

Objective evaluation of the acute effects of pelvic floor muscle training on vaginal dryness in postmenopausal women: a randomized controlled pilot study.

Randomized clinical trial of vaginal microbiota in menopausal genitourinary syndrome using radiofrequency and topical estriol.

Evaluation of Symptom Improvement Over Time After Fractional CO Laser Therapy in Women with Genito-urinary Syndrome.

Treatment patterns for genitourinary syndrome of menopause: a TriNetX analysis.

Kudzai Dombo

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Hormonal changes during perimenopause and menopause lead to decreased estrogen and testosterone, resulting in reduced blood flow, thinning of genital tissues, and diminished sensitivity in the clitoris and vulva. 

Is clitoral stimulation for orgasm important during menopause?

Understanding Sexual Response Changes and Practical Solutions for Midlife Women

Why is clitoral stimulation for orgasm more important during menopause?

Find Your Plan

A randomized comparative study of the effects of oral and topical estrogen therapy on the vaginal vascularization and sexual function in hysterectomized postmenopausal women.

Dyspareunia in postmenopausal women: A critical review

Sexual Health in Menopause

Increasing women’s sexual desire: The comparative effectiveness of estrogens and androgens

Sexuality: Desire, activity and intimacy in the elderly

FDA approves device for female sexual dysfunction

Local Effects of Vaginally Administered Estrogen Therapy: A Review

Pelvic inflammatory disease and causative pathogens in older women in a medical center in eastern Taiwan: A retrospective cross-sectional study

Sharon Malone, MD

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Why do some menopausal women experience painful sex and have trouble with orgasms? Find out why and what you can do about painful sex after menopause.

Why Does Menopause Make Sex Hurt? Sex & Menopause | Alloy

Why Does Menopause Make Sex Hurt?

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Management of Libido Problems in Menopause

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Struggling with climax during or after menopause? You aren’t alone. Discover why hormonal changes affect your orgasm and 5 expert tips to reclaim your sex life.

Can’t Orgasm After Menopause? Causes & Tips to Get It Back

Why Can’t I Orgasm Anymore After Menopause?

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Dr. Traci A. Kurtzer, MD

So many couples find themselves feeling disconnected from each other, especially after high-stress seasons like the holidays or from the ongoing demands of caregiving or their careers. 

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Is your sex drive low during menopause? Learn how hormonal changes and stress impact sexual desire, and discover effective treatments to regain intimacy.

Why Is My Libido Low? Understanding Menopause & Sexual Desire

 Why Is My Libido Low? Understanding Sexual Desire and The Connections to Menopause and Stress

Low Libido from Menopause

Rachel Hughes

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Perimenopause and menopause sexual health insights from Dr. Rachel Rubin, covering hormone changes, low libido, vaginal estrogen, UTIs, and pelvic floor therapy.

Optimizing Vaginal Health | Alloy

Dr. Rachel Rubin on Perimenopause, Menopause, and Sexual Health

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Menopause and perimenopause do not end your sex life—discover expert advice on sexual satisfaction, vaginal estrogen, lube, vibrators, and body image.

Live Your Best Sex Life Through Menopause & Beyond

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Corinne Menn, D.O.

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Understanding changes in orgasm intensity during menopause with practical solutions for maintaining sexual satisfaction.

Why Are My Orgasms Less Intense During Menopause?

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