At menopause, female libido can be most effectively restored by
A) reducing levels of testosterone.
B) reducing levels of progesterone.
C) increasing levels of testosterone.
D) increasing levels of progesterone.

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During menopause, there is a decline in both estrogen and testosterone levels. Testosterone plays a role in female libido, and therefore increasing levels of testosterone can effectively restore libido in women going through menopause. Reducing levels of either testosterone or progesterone would not improve libido. Increasing progesterone levels may actually have the opposite effect and decrease libido.

At Menopause, Female Libido Can Be Most Effectively Restored by