09/10/2026
TESTOSTERONE IN WOMEN: IT'S TIME WE HAD THIS CONVERSATION.
Testosterone is NOT just a male hormone. And it is NOT just about libido.
Ladies, how many of you have been told that testosterone is only prescribed if you have a low s*x drive?
It's time we started looking at the bigger picture.
Testosterone plays a role in female physiology, including s*xual function, and researchers continue to investigate its wider effects on women's health.
So why are we not having more informed, evidence-based conversations about it?
WHAT DOES TESTOSTERONE DO IN THE FEMALE BODY?
Testosterone contributes to:
Sexual desire and arousal — it can help improve s*xual desire in some postmenopausal women when appropriately prescribed.
Muscle health — androgens play a role in muscle physiology.
Bone health — testosterone contributes to the complex hormonal environment involved in maintaining bone.
Energy and wellbeing— hormones interact with many aspects of physical and psychological health, although testosterone treatment has not been proven to improve fatigue or general wellbeing reliably in women.
Cognitive health — researchers are investigating possible effects on cognition.
Body composition — testosterone influences muscle and fat physiology, but it should not be promoted as a proven weight-loss treatment for women.
And this is where we need to separate what we know, what research suggests, and what still needs investigating.
WHAT ABOUT TESTOSTERONE CREAMS AND GELS?
Some testosterone preparations available in the UK are licensed for men but may be prescribed to women *off-label* at adjusted doses.
That does not automatically make the treatment inappropriate. What matters is whether the prescription is evidence-based, individually assessed, correctly dosed and monitored.
Women deserve to understand what they are being prescribed, why it is being prescribed, the potential benefits and risks, and what alternatives are available such AndroFeme.
Testosterone is not a one-size-fits-all treatment.
Ladies, you deserve informed conversations, not dismissal. You deserve to ask questions, understand your options and have your symptoms taken seriously.
I will always advocate for women's health, but I also want to give you the knowledge and confidence to advocate for yourselves.
Because your health matters.
Your questions matter.
And women deserve better-informed conversations about their hormones.
Elemental Wellness
Educational information only; not individual medical advice. Testosterone treatment should be discussed with a suitably qualified prescriber, with appropriate assessment, monitoring and follow-up.
