Testosterone for women?

Testosterone is one of the most abundant and essential hormones for women. Traditionally thought of as a man's hormone, testosterone fuels the brain, bone, muscle, mood and sexual vitality of women. Prior to the onset of the menopause, and even while the menstrual cycle and fertility remain intact, testosterone levels in women can decline to a point that creates symptoms including; decreased sex drive, increased mid abdominal fat, depressed mood and increased irritability among other problems.

Long neglected in the field of human healthcare, testosterone is growing in its popularity and in the understanding of its central role in preserving the health and vitality of women. Simply put, the majority women will need to replace this hormone at some point in their life span, or suffer the consequence of its decline. Shrinking muscle, shrinking bone, shortening height, deteriorating skin quality, loss of libido function and cognitive decline are all felt to be consequences of declining testosterone levels.

This episode explains the antiaging perspective on why testosterone therapy should be considered for women and puts some of the perceived risks into perspective.