Article: Why Testosterone?

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Article: Why Testosterone?
I've heard of women taking testosterone along with their estrogen replacement therapy. How does it help and what could a woman expect from adding testosterone to her hormone therapy?

Many women believe that testosterone helps them a great deal. It is known to add energy and clarity of thinking.

Often, especially after the removal of the ovaries, the lack of testosterone can make a woman feel like a tired dishrag. Adding a small, woman-sized dosage of testosterone has been reported to provide:

1. More energy

2. A feeling of involvement, rather than apathy, or numbness along with a return to more emotion in my life.

3. A reduction of feelings of anxiety

4. Improved sex life from increased sexual thoughts and body response.

Finding testosterone products can be a challenge. Although several products are in various stages of clinical trials, there are few testosterone products currently available for women. Off-label (men's products with dosage cuts) and compounded testosterone cream/gel are some choices.

Talk to your doctor if you are experiencing any symptoms you think would be helped by adding testosterone.

This content was written by staff of HysterSisters.com by non-medical professionals based on discussions, resources and input from other patients for the purpose of patient-to-patient support.