Is Testosterone helpful for postmenopausal women?

After menopause, levels of several hormones decline, including testosterone. Testosterone plays a role in libido, energy, muscle mass, and general mood, including in women.

There are studies that suggest that testosterone therapy may have benefits for postmenopausal women, particularly in the areas of libido and sexual desire, energy and fatigue, mood and well-being, and muscle mass and bone density.

Women may experience decreased libido after menopause, and testosterone therapy may help improve this. Some women report an increase in energy and a decrease in fatigue after taking testosterone.

Testosterone may help maintain muscle mass and bone density, which is important after menopause to prevent osteoporosis and muscle loss. Testosterone may contribute to an overall sense of well-being and a reduction in depressive symptoms in some women.

However, the use of testosterone in women is still a matter of debate. The long-term effects are not fully understood, and there may be side effects, such as excessive hair growth, acne, or voice changes. Therefore, testosterone therapy is usually only considered for women who have specific symptoms that do not respond well to other treatments, and it should be used under the supervision of a physician.

A physician can assess whether testosterone therapy is appropriate based on a person's specific symptoms and health condition.

Source: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11361464/

Author: Prof. Dr. Dirk Devroey - Latest update: 2024-10-16 - Copyright: Clinifacts 2024