First-of-its-kind testosterone patch for menopausal women


By AGENCY
Menopausal symptoms vary from woman to woman, although the first thing most would notice is hot flashes. — 123rf.com

Loss of libido is a common symptom of menopause. To address this drop in sex drive, a British university is working on a patch that delivers testosterone.

Researchers believe this innovation could change the lives of menopausal women who see no improvement following hormone replacement therapy (HRT).

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

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Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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