Low Testosterone: Not Just a Man’s Issue
Low Testosterone: Not Just a Man’s Issue
Let’s talk about something that’s flying under the radar for way too many women: low testosterone. Yep, women have testosterone too—and you need it. If you’re over 40 and feeling like your fire is flickering (or flat-out gone), this might be the hormone you’ve been missing.
Most people think of testosterone as the “male hormone.” But here’s the truth: testosterone is critical for women’s libido, mental clarity, muscle mass, energy, motivation, metabolism, and mood. And as we roll into perimenopause and menopause, those levels start to plummet.
What Low T Looks Like in Women
This isn’t about growing facial hair or getting bulky—this is about how testosterone makes your body function.
Here’s what happens when yours runs low:
Flat or nonexistent sex drive
Difficulty building or maintaining lean muscle
Brain fog or loss of mental edge
Fatigue or burnout that sleep doesn’t fix
Mood swings, irritability, or emotional flatness
Vaginal dryness or trouble with orgasm
Increase in belly fat or weight that won’t budge
Loss of motivation or drive
Sound familiar? These symptoms are often brushed off as “aging” or “just menopause,” but they’re actually red flags for low testosterone.
The Hormone Nobody’s Testing (But Should Be)
In functional medicine, we don’t guess—we test. Most conventional doctors ignore testosterone in women because it hasn’t been FDA-approved as a mainstream menopause treatment (yet). But the clinical research? It’s solid.
We measure total and free testosterone, DHEA, and the balance between your sex hormones—because hormones work together, not in isolation.
Testosterone Therapy for Women: The Benefits
When done right, bioidentical testosterone therapy can:
Restore your sex drive and ability to enjoy intimacy
Support muscle tone and metabolism
Improve focus and mental sharpness
Reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms
Support bone health and prevent osteoporosis
Increase motivation, confidence, and vitality
Decrease body fat and help with stubborn weight
And here’s a big one: testosterone can protect against cardiovascular disease and Type 2 diabetes in women. Let that sink in.
But Isn’t Testosterone Therapy Just for Men?
Not anymore. While it’s commonly used for men with hypogonadism or “andropause,” women—especially postmenopausal or those with surgical menopause—can benefit tremendously from small, carefully monitored doses.
Delivery methods include:
Creams or gels
Sublingual or buccal tablets
Pellets inserted under the skin
When customized and monitored, BHRT that includes testosterone is safe, effective, and life-changing.
The Real Risk? Doing Nothing.
Left untreated, low testosterone in women can accelerate:
Muscle loss
Bone thinning
Cognitive decline
Mood instability
Weight gain
Relationship dissatisfaction
You don’t have to feel like a lesser version of yourself.
Your Next Step
Wondering if low testosterone is behind your symptoms? Let’s test, not guess—and build a personalized hormone support plan that includes exactly what you need to feel energized, empowered, and connected again.
