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Androgen research in women's health has grown substantially over the past two decades. Studies have observed that androgens are associated with sexual interest in women — and that women who have undergone oophorectomy (surgical removal of the ovaries) often report notable decreases in sexual interest. Research observed that women given testosterone reported increased sexual interest (Shifren et al., 1998, 2000). Separately, androgens have been studied in women experiencing changes in sexual interest (Kaplan & Owett, 1993). Androgen levels decline with age in women, and some research has observed associations between DHEA and self-reported interest in intimacy in women over 60 (Baulieu et al., 2000; Spark, 2002).

As research into women's health grows, scientists have explored DHEA and its relationship to adrenal function and overall well-being. One literature review highlighted associations between DHEA, general well-being, and intimate wellness in post-menopausal women.

View the study: https://academic.oup.com/humupd/article/13/3/239/2457836