Testosterone Therapy
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Transdermal Custom compounded transdermal cream.
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Injectable.
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Dosage varies according to your specific needs.
Testosterone Therapy
Usually associated with sex health therapy for me, testosterone therapy is used as part of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for women, particularly those in menopause, to address symptoms of testosterone deficiency. In ongoing research women report numerous benefits including:
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Sexual health: Improves libido, sexual arousal, pleasure, and orgasm.
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Mood and energy: Enhances mood, motivation, energy levels, and reduces anxiety.
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Cognitive function: Boosts concentration, clarity of thought, memory, and overall cognitive performance.
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Physical health: Increases muscle mass and strength and improves bone density.
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Symptom relief: Can relieve somatic symptoms like muscle and joint pain.
How it's used
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Combined with HRT: Testosterone is often used in conjunction with estrogen therapy for perimenopausal and postmenopausal women.
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Topical application: It is typically administered as a cream, gel, or ointment applied to the skin.
Who might benefit
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Women with Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (HSDD), a condition characterized by low libido accompanied by personal distress.
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Women who experience persistent low mood, fatigue, or cognitive difficulties that do not improve with other treatments.
Administration and dosing
Testosterone therapy aims to restore testosterone levels to the normal premenopausal range and is given in forms that avoid the liver. The most common methods include:
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Transdermal gels or creams: This is the most common form, applied to the skin of the upper outer thigh, buttocks, or abdomen. The typical starting dose is very low, for example, a pea-sized amount of a male-strength gel or a cream specifically formulated for women.
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Injections: Some women receive testosterone via subcutaneous injections, with dosages typically between 2–10 mg per week, monitored to maintain appropriate levels.
Potential side effects Risks:
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Common side effects of low-dose testosterone include acne, unwanted hair growth (hirsutism), and potentially hair loss on the scalp.
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It's not recommended for women with heart, blood vessel, or liver disease or those with a history of breast or uterine cancer.