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Testosterone May Have an Unexpected Benefit For Women's Bones After Menopause

Testosterone has historically been considered a 'male' sex hormone, but that outdated notion may be preventing better treatments for post menopausal women.

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Testosterone has historically been considered a 'male' sex hormone, but that outdated notion may be preventing better treatments for post menopausal women. Along with estrogen, the ovaries also produce testosterone, and this overlooked androgen could be part of the reason why bone is lost in older age.

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