Testosterone and Brain Function

(Recruitment is open)

Investigators: Dr Sonia Davison, Prof Susan Davis, Jenny Adams

Background: Statistics show post menopausal women suffer dementia and memory loss at twice the rate of men and researchers believe their low levels of testosterone may be a contributing factor.The rate of dementia is expected to increase over the next decade, as the population of over-45 year old women increases by a third to an estimated 5.5 million. To learn more about the impact of testosterone specifically on the older female brain, the Women's Health Program will test a group of Melbourne volunteers over a seven-month period. .The tests will focus on female volunteers who are aged over 45, post-menopausal and also undergoing oestrogen therapy, they will be given the hormone testosterone via a skin spray and will undergo cognitive fuction tests.

Main Eligibility Criteria: 

• Post menopausal (between the ages of 45 and 60)
• Using a non oral form of hormone replacement therapy
• Able to attend appointments at the Alfred Hospital, Prahran Victoria (4 visits over 7 months)
• Otherwise well

If you are interested in this study please call Jenny on 03 9903 0833 or email us at womens.health@med.monash.edu.au and provide us with your phone contact details and we will get back to you as soon as possible.