I feel so much like a woman again. I have plenty of energy and sex is like what it was at age 20.
Suzanne Somers in her book, “The Sexy Years”

Testosterone is just as much a female sex hormone, as it is a male hormone. Total hormone replacement means restoring the natural balance of all hormones to the levels of our physical and mental peaks. For women this also includes using testosterone. Even though many women take estrogen and progesterone, they still do not feel like their youthful selves. This is secondary to the lack of another sex hormone, testosterone. Even though testosterone is widely considered to be a male hormone, it is also a critically important hormone for women. It plays a crucial role in the physical and emotional health of women. The pharmaceutical industry was the first to realize the importance of this, and they have begun to market a combination estrogen and testosterone tablet which is, unfortunately, synthetic. The synthetic hormones can adversely affect the liver and should not be used. The safe, natural, bio-identical testosterone only should be used. It is available from specialty compounding pharmacies.


Women, Testosterone and Libido

Testosterone is produced both in the ovaries and adrenal glands of women and is an important hormone for normal female sexual development. As women age they often lose their sex drive, their libido, as the blood testosterone levels fall. Lack of testosterone can also contribute to the symptoms of menopause, as well as lack of libido and loss of sexual responsiveness. Replacement of testosterone in women contributes to the enhancement of her sexual drive, relief of her menopausal symptoms, restoration of energy, strengthening of her bones, prevention of osteoporosis and improvement of her overall sense of well-being as well as her zest for life.

Other Benefits from Testosterone in Women

Often women do not realize that testosterone can help to improve their skin, muscles, bones, tendons, and joints. Older patients commonly complain about their skin is becoming too thin on their arms, hands and other areas of their body. Most women are unaware that the best hormone to prevent her skin from thinning and wrinkles, and to help increase collagen and elastin, is testosterone. Like the women, many physicians remain unaware that testosterone is much better for protecting against bone loss than even estrogen, yet it is seldom mentioned as a treatment. A small amount of testosterone replacement using testosterone gel, can make an incredible difference in many women. For too long women have not been able to enjoy the benefits of testosterone until now. The correct dose of testosterone replacement is determined by body weight, age and blood levels.


Summary

Testosterone is a hormone secreted by the ovaries, adrenal glands and testes. it is both a male and female hormone. It contributes to increased muscle mass, strength, endurance, decreased fat, increased exercise tolerance, enhancement of well-being and mood. There is an increase in bone density and prevention of osteoporosis, improvement in skin tone and healing capacity, as increased libido and sexual performance.

Testosterone prolongs the quality of life by slowing the diseases of aging such as cardiovascular disease by decreasing cholesterol and increasing HDL-cholesterol. Testosterone is a memory enhancer and protects against the formation of Alzheimer̓s disease. It is equally as important and beneficial in females as it is in males.

A recent study in JAMA explored all the benefits of testosterone and called it “cutting edge medicine.” The New England Journal of Medicine reviewed testosterone replacement for women and found it the best therapy for improving energy, along with estrogen and progesterone. Don’t confuse natural testosterone with the synthetic testosterone analogs. Use only the natural testosterone and not the synthetic. It’s healthy for you and you’ll feel good too.