Patent ID: 8551516
Filing Date: 2013-10-08
Classification: A61K,A61P,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A method of improving health in a woman having an elevated level of sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG) of at least 84 nmol/L comprising: a. orally administering to the woman estrogen in an amount sufficient to achieve a therapeutic effect equivalent to a conjugated equine estrogen dosage of about 0.2 to about 3.0 mg/day; and b. topically or transdermally administering to the woman from about 50 to about 3,000 μg/day testosterone in order to provide: in the presence of elevated SHBG levels of at least 84 nmol/L, wherein the improved health is manifest by restoration, enhancement, or improvement of a characteristic selected from the group consisting of sexual desire, stimulation to sexual organs, ability to achieve orgasm, pleasure in sexual activity, and frequency of sexual activity.