Testosterone Therapy for Women

Testosterone Therapy for Women

“If you are considering testosterone therapy, it may be
in your best interest to choose to talk to your health care
provider about the benefits, risks and regular follow up”.

Umbrella

What may the Testosterone Therapy for Women Umbrella include?

Depending on the Source (DotS) this Umbrella may include:

  • Androgen
  • Male Androgen Hormone
  • Male Hormone
  • Male Sex Hormone
  • Testosterone
  • Testosterone Therapy/Treatment

Testosterone Therapy for Menopause Symptoms

What is the debate about the recommendation of testosterone therapy for some menopause symptoms?

Yes. Traditionally testosterone therapy has been only been recommended for low libido in postmenopausal women. In the BMS Statement on Testosterone published 26 July 2024, the British Menopause Society (BMS) explain:

“The only current evidence-based factual indication for the addition of testosterone to standard HRT, is for persistent low libido in postmenopausal women, after all other contributory factors have been addressed. There is no evidence to support claims that testosterone will help with other symptoms associated with menopause or prevent bone loss or dementia.

Ongoing research may provide evidence for other indications for use of testosterone by women, and we all agree that more research is needed”.1

However, other health care providers believe testosterone therapy could be recommended for some menopause symptoms. Dr Louise Newson and (United States) menopause specialist Dr Susan Hardwick-Smith explain:

Testosterone

What is testosterone?

DotS the definition of testosterone may vary. The Australian Menopause Society’s (AMS) definition is:

“Testosterone is the male sex hormone found in smaller amounts in women. In women, increased levels of testosterone can lead to acne and can cause unwanted facial or body hair (hirsutism). Low levels of testosterone in women may contribute to loss of libido and sometimes low mood and energy”.2

Female Hormone

Is testosterone a female hormone?

On page one in Testosterone Replacement In Menopause: Is Testosterone A Female Hormone?, reviewed May 2026, the British Menopause Society (BMS) elaborate on:

“Yes – premenopausal women produce both testosterone and estrogen physiologically. Androgens, including testosterone, are essential for development and maintenance of female sexual anatomy and physiology, and modulation of sexual behaviour”.3

Libido

What is libido?

DotS the definition of libido may vary. In What Can Affect Your Sex Life? What Is Sex Drive (Libido)? the (Australian) Jean Hailes for Women’s Health (JH) definition is:

“Sex drive (also known as libido or sexual desire), is your level of interest in sexual activity. It’s normal for your sex drive to go up and down at different times and for different reasons”.4

HSDD

In women, what is Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (HSDD)?

DotS the definition of HSDD may vary. In What Is Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (HSDD) In Women? What Causes It? the International Society for Sexual Medicine’s definition is:

“Hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD) is a troublesome condition in which women lose interest in sex. The Society for Women’s Health Research estimates that one in ten women have HSDD, making it one of the most common female sexual health complaints”.5

Postmenopause + HSDD

For postmenopausal women experiencing HSDD, is testosterone therapy currently recommended?

On page one in Testosterone for Women: Why Use Testosterone? the (British) Women’s Health Concern (WHC), the patient arm of the British Menopause Society, elaborate on:

“Testosterone is currently recommended for women with persistent low sex drive, Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (HSDD). It is recommended that testosterone is only prescribed after all other possible factors, including taking inadequate estrogen replacement, have been addressed. Even with this indication, testosterone does not help everyone”.6

Low Mood and Depression

Is there a role for testosterone therapy for low mood or depression?

On page one in Testosterone for Women: Why Use Testosterone? the WHC elaborate on:

“Currently, there is not enough evidence to recommend its use for low energy, low mood, fatigue or brain fog. More research is needed”.7

Health Care Provider

What if I am considering testosterone therapy?

If you are considering testosterone therapy, it may be in your best interest to choose to talk to your health care provider about the benefits, risks and regular follow up.

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Sources

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  1. BMS Statement on Testosterone. 26 July 2024. British Menopause Society https://thebms.org.uk/2024/07/bms-statement-on-testosterone-2/ Accessed: 24 May 2026
  2. Glossary of Terms: Testosterone. 22 April 2026. Australasian Menopause Society https://hub.menopause.org.au/Play?pId=b474d931-428c-4cf7-a80a-74ff4287b33d Accessed: 24 May 2026
  3. Testosterone Replacement In Menopause: Is Testosterone A Female Hormone? Reviewed: 26 May 2026. British Menopause Society https://thebms.org.uk/publications/tools-for-clinicians/testosterone-replacement-in-menopause/ Accessed: 24 May 2026
  4. What Can Affect Your Sex Life? What Is Sex Drive (Libido)? Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-topics/sex-and-sexual-health/what-can-affect-your-sex-life/#sexual-desire-libido Accessed: 24 May 2026
  5. Testosterone for Women: Why Use Testosterone? Reviewed: February 2026:1. British Women’s Health Concern https://www.womens-health-concern.org/help-and-advice/factsheets/testosterone-for-women/ Accessed: 24 May 2026
  6. What Is Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (HSDD) In Women? What Causes It? International Society for Sexual Medicine https://www.issm.info/sexual-health-qa/what-is-hypoactive-sexual-desire-disorder-hsdd-in-women-what-causes-it? Accessed: 24 May 2026
  7. Testosterone for Women: Why Use Testosterone? Reviewed: February 2026:1. British Women’s Health Concern https://www.womens-health-concern.org/help-and-advice/factsheets/testosterone-for-women/ Accessed: 24 May 2026
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