Testosterone patch boosts libido in older women. A simple stomach patch loaded with the male hormone testosterone boosts sexual drive. This has been found in new study by Australian scientists.

Testosterone is the only agent known to improve desire and arousal in women.

The study was conducted on 814 post menopausal women worldwide who were given either the male hormone or a dummy patch. The patch was put on the stomach and was  changed twice weekly.

The patch has been developed by Procter and Gamble, a US based drug company.

Before the study, the women enjoyed half their sexual encounters. However, after six months, those on the testosterone patch had an extra two satisfying experiences a month, in contrast with 0.7 among the placebo group.

Source: TOI