Testosterone
Testosterone is an important hormone in both men and women, although it is present in much higher concentrations in men. Testosterone is produced in the testes in men and in the ovaries and adrenal glands in women.
During menopause, some women experience a decrease in testosterone levels during this time. Symptoms of low testosterone in women can include decreased sex drive, fatigue, muscle weakness, and difficulty concentrating.
If you are experiencing symptoms of low testosterone during menopause, you could benefit from adding testosterone to your HRT regimen to help balance your hormones, alleviate your symptoms and improve your quality of life.
Benefits of testosterone replacement in women:
- Enhanced libido
- Cardiovascular protection
- Increased energy and vitality
- Reduced body fat
- Stronger muscles and bones
- Relief of depression
- Cognitive clarity
Our unique compounded hormone formulation blends may contain one or a combination of these bioidentical hormones that will help you combat the signs and symptoms of menopause.
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Testosterone for Women: Clinical Information
Why Women Need Testosterone
Although associated with men, testosterone is essential for women too — supporting libido, energy, lean muscle, bone density, mood, and cognitive sharpness. Women produce testosterone in smaller amounts than men (about 1/10th), but levels decline meaningfully from the 30s onward, especially around perimenopause.
Symptoms of Low Testosterone in Women
- Persistent low libido (HSDD)
- Diminished sense of well-being or motivation
- Reduced muscle tone or strength despite exercise
- Persistent fatigue not explained by other causes
- Reduced sexual response or arousal
How It’s Prescribed
For women, testosterone is dosed in much smaller amounts than for men — typically as a compounded transdermal cream or, in some practices, a small-dose subcutaneous injection. The goal is to bring levels into the upper half of normal female range, not into male range.
Contraindications
- Pregnancy or attempts to conceive (testosterone is teratogenic)
- History of hormone-sensitive cancer (case-by-case discussion)
- Severe liver disease
- Untreated severe sleep apnea
- Active cardiovascular event
Monitoring
Baseline total and free testosterone, SHBG, then re-checks at 3 and 6 months. Doses are adjusted to symptom response and lab values.
Medically reviewed by: Diana Medina, MMS, PA-C — Florida-licensed Physician Assistant
Medical Director: Luis Campillo, MD
Last reviewed: May 20, 2026
This page is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. All treatments require an individualized medical evaluation. DMHealth provides services via telehealth to Florida residents under the medical supervision of Luis Campillo, MD, in accordance with Florida Statutes § 458.347 governing physician assistant practice. Some statements have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration; products mentioned are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.