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The Missing Piece: Why Women Need Testosterone
Testosterone isn’t something we tend to think of when considering hormone replacement therapy for women—but the truth is that testosterone is important for females too. Without the right balance of testosterone, women will notice significant shifts in their libido and other aspects of their lives too.
Testosterone is produced in the ovaries—a fact that helps us appreciate just how significant of a role it plays in women’s health. Women in the prime of their sexual wellness tend to have more optimal levels of testosterone. The adverse effects of testosterone that give some people pause only happen when one is taking way above and beyond optimal amounts of it.
The sooner you can initiate hormone replacement therapy, the better your results will be. Current studies have shown that there are no adverse side effects when dosed within the proper ranges. Yet, when looking for support for their mood, libido, or other health issues, women are often not offered testosterone as a possible solution.
Testosterone naturally falls over time, and for women this starts in their twenties. This causes a significant decrease in sex drive. However, many women won’t bring this up to their doctor unless probed to. Those women who do feel comfortable talking about it and end up taking testosterone experience renewed sexual desire.
Hormone replacement therapy with testosterone does not introduce something new to the body. This hormone was once present in much larger amounts than any doctor will prescribe. Just because it’s normal for your testosterone to dwindle doesn’t mean it’s optimal. You deserve better.