They also reported low interest in sex since their operations. However, the researchers concede that the women who unknowingly were receiving dummy patches also reported feeling more sexually charged. Although the study only looked at women who had had their ovaries surgically removed, Brizbendine suggests that testosterone treatments will be effective in women who have gone through menopause naturally as well. In the past, testosterone replacement often resulted in very high levels of the hormone, causing adverse side effects such as increased facial hair and lowered voice. The patches aim to keep testosterone levels similar to that of a young healthy woman to prevent adverse effects.
Researchers state that the users of the patch did report higher amounts of facial hair and acne.