Experts are worried that women are not being properly advised about the hormone and that it is too readily obtainable – as I found out for myself
Prescribing of testosterone for middle-aged women ’out of control’
Like many middle-aged women, I often feel tired, unable to concentrate, and suffer from low libido. Conventional hormone replacement therapy (HRT) has helped a bit, but according to friends in the know and social media, there’s something else that could help: testosterone.
Advocates claim that as well as boosting libido – the only thing it is recommended for – testosterone replacement can improve an array of menopausal complaints, from low mood, poor concentration and memory, to sleep problems, stamina and motivation. It may even protect women’s bones, muscles and brains, it is claimed.
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