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ask: Had uterine cancer and full hysterctomy 8 yrs ago On natural hormones now TESTOSTERONE LEVALS ARE LOW ...SHOULD I take testosterone?

By Anonymous February 20, 2013 - 10:23am
 
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Susan Cody HERWriter Guide

Hi Anon

Thanks for writing to us!

Testosterone replacement therapy is not generally used when a woman has a history of cancer - in fact, HRT is not recommended at all.

Has your doctor said anything to you about alternatives?

Susan

February 20, 2013 - 2:01pm
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