About this Presentation

There has been so much conflicting information about testosterone therapy and its effect on the female libido, menopausal symptoms, quality of life and even prevention of osteoporosis. This presentation provides an update on current indications for testosterone therapy in women and discusses if the side-effects warrant a trial of therapy and how to reduce side-effects.

About the Expert

Prof Rod Barber

Rod Baber is Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at The University of Sydney and operates a specialist Gynaecology and Reproductive Endocrinology practice based on Sydney's lower north shore. He also heads the menopause and menstrual disorders clinic at Royal North Shore Hospital. Rod is a life member and Past President Australasian menopause Society as well as Past President International Menopause Society where he is also Honorary Life Member. Rod is Editor-in-Chief of Climacteric, the journal of The International Menopause Society and is Associate Editor of ANZ Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.