Preliminary results from a randomized, phase II trial have shown that the transdermal estrogen patch Fem7 ® (Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany) can suppress testosterone to castrate levels in men ...

In women, the decline is rapid as a result of the ovarian changes at menopause ... skin patches, injections, and slow-release, implanted pellets. Dr Francis says: 'With older men we are aware ...

HRT is taken in the form of tablets, gels, patches, sprays, creams and pessaries that contain oestrogen to tackle menopausal symptoms such as hot flushes, anxiety, low mood and vaginal discomfort.

Transdermal estradiol patches — the same ones used to curb menopause symptoms in women ... hormone agonists to lower PSA levels in men with metastatic prostate cancer, according to results ...

Women who use HRT patches rather than pills run less risk of developing heart problems, say scientists. They are urging doctors to prescribe the patches as a safer option for women who need ...

With the onset of menopause, many women experience a decline ... As a result, women often receive treatments designed for and tested on men, whose baseline levels of physiological testosterone ...