Autogenic masculinization

M R Punch; R Ansbacher

doi:10.1016/s0002-9378(11)90681-4

Autogenic masculinization

Am J Obstet Gynecol. 1990 Jul;163(1 Pt 1):114-6. doi: 10.1016/s0002-9378(11)90681-4.

Authors

M R Punch¹, R Ansbacher

Affiliation

¹ Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor 48109.

PMID: 2375333
DOI: 10.1016/s0002-9378(11)90681-4

Abstract

We present a case in which self-treatment of lichen sclerosus with large doses of topical testosterone resulted in marked masculinization and may have caused secondary amenorrhea. These changes have not previously been reported as side effects of topical testosterone use.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Adult
Amenorrhea / chemically induced
Female
Humans
Male
Self Medication
Testosterone / adverse effects*
Testosterone / therapeutic use
Virilism / chemically induced*
Vulvar Diseases / drug therapy*

Substances

Testosterone