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The benefits of testosterone for women, according to 1,220 patients
The analysis found the largest gains in sexual desire, energy, strength and stamina, while experts said the results show association, not causation.
- The Food and Drug Administration held its first public workshop in September 2026 to examine evidence gaps regarding testosterone use in menopausal women, despite no FDA-approved product currently available for this population.
- Testosterone remains biologically active in women, playing roles in bone, muscle, and brain health; Dr. Natalie Kunsman, a Hone-affiliated family doctor, argues it should be part of HRT conversations alongside estrogen and progesterone.
- Analysis of 1,220 women from Hone Health found testosterone therapy correlated with meaningful improvements across 18 menopause symptoms, with the biggest gains in sexual desire, energy, strength, and stamina.
- A pilot study showed 47% of women reported better mood and 39% sharper thinking after four months on testosterone; separately, research in England involving 510 women found improvements in mood, cognitive symptoms, and libido.
- International clinical guidelines recognize testosterone as an evidence-based treatment for HSDD, though long-term safety data remains limited; Australia has led by registering Androfeme, a testosterone cream specifically for female use, in 2020.
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The benefits of testosterone for women, according to 1,220 patients
Hone Health reports a September 2026 FDA workshop on testosterone for menopausal women, exploring its benefits for sexual desire, energy, and overall health.
·Pampa, United States
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Women are turning to testosterone, but what does the science actually say?
A recent BBC report described women posing as men to get hold of testosterone gel, hoping to improve their menopause symptoms, because female testosterone products are not easily available to them. But why is the appetite for this predominantly male hormone exploding and are there risks involved? Testosterone is usually thought of as the defining male hormone. It is linked to puberty, muscle development and reproductive function. But this overlo…
·Boston, United States
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