Testosterone 101: A Guide for Women in Menopause

Testosterone isn’t only a “men’s hormone” — women make it too, just in much smaller amounts. In women, testosterone helps with sexual desire and arousal and plays a role in bone, muscle and brain health. Many experts agree the evidence points to using testosterone therapy in women to treat low sexual desire that is upsetting or distressing after menopause, a condition called hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD).There’s no FDA‑approved testosterone made just for women in the United States yet, so care can feel confusing. Here's what you should know.​What is testosterone?Testosterone is one