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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Linda Geddes

‘Frightening’ how easily women can get hold of testosterone, say doctors

Woman browsing phone in bed
Few GPs want to prescribe testosterone because of insufficient research, but some women are obtaining it privately or online. Photograph: Oscar Wong/Getty Images

Like many middle-aged women, I often feel tired, unable to concentrate, and suffer from low libido. Conventional hormone replacement therapy (HRT) has helped a bit, but according to friends in the know and social media, there’s something else that could help: testosterone.

Advocates claim that as well as boosting libido – the only thing it is recommended for – testosterone replacement can improve an array of menopausal complaints, from low mood, poor concentration and memory, to sleep problems, stamina and motivation. It may even protect women’s bones, muscles and brains, it is claimed.

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