First testosterone patch for menopausal women to begin clinical trials this year

UK study will look at patch’s effect on boosting libido associated with hormone level drop, which could transform lives globally

The UK is to launch the world’s first clinical trials of a new testosterone patch aimed at boosting libido in women with symptoms of the menopause, in a move researchers believe could transform lives globally.

Testosterone is an essential hormone for women and its production drops heavily after menopause.