Testosterone for Women: Will I Transform into a Man?

Listen up ladies! We’ve all seen countless articles on men’s health and the benefits that testosterone provides for their health and wellness, but what about us? Testosterone for women has felt taboo for decades and social norms have created this myth that strikes fear in the hearts of women, “Testosterone is for men. If a woman takes testosterone she’s going to turn into a man!”

Well I’m here to squash that myth, because the truth is: you won’t turn into a man, you won’t grow a beard, and you won’t get bulky manly muscles.

Why?

Women need testosterone too!

First things first, let's debunk the myth that testosterone is just a “men’s hormone”. Women naturally produce testosterone too, albeit in smaller amounts, but still just as essential for optimal health and wellbeing as it is for men. So what happens to women when those levels start to dip? Some pretty frustrating symptoms that often get chalked up to “just getting older” when really, these killjoy symptoms are direct side effects of declining testosterone levels.

Symptoms of low testosterone levels in women include:

1. Low libido/decreased sex drive
2. Weight gain
3. Rapid mood changes, depression, anxiety, irritability
4. Decreased bone density/Osteoporosis
5. Brain fog, poor memory
6. Decreased lean muscle tone, increase in body fat
7. Thinning hair, dry skin
8. Cardiovascular issues
9. Vaginal dryness/sexual dysfunction, painful intercourse, reduced sensitivity
10. Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (HSDD)

Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder in Women

Testosterone plays a very important role in libido for women so one of the hallmark signs of low testosterone for us ladies is: you guessed it… little to no sexual desire!

It’s so common, it was given its own special name to provide women with a diagnosis and answer to why they're just not interested. Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder, HSDD for short, is one of the most prevalent sexual health problems experienced by women, occuring in an estimated one-third of the female population in the U.S.

This type of sexual dysfunction is defined as a persistent and recurrent loss of sexual desire, thoughts, and stimulation, that causes significant mental anguish. The significant personal distress, and length of time a woman feels this way, are major components of this diagnosis. This lack of sexual desire causes any combination of emotional distress such as: heightened stress, anger or frustration, sadness or grief, decreased self confidence and worth, depression, anxiety, and fatigue.

Low libido or sexual desire in general, is the #1 reason why women seek out hormone replacement therapy (HRT), specifically therapies focused on testosterone for women.

Enter Testosterone for Women!

What is Testosterone Replacement Therapy?

Testosterone Replacement Therapy, known as TRT, is a form of HRT in which the hormone testosterone is supplemented to increase hormone levels in the body, where it is utilized by many different body systems to perform their intended functions correctly. Restoring the body’s testosterone levels to its desired amount can treat the side effects caused by low testosterone, and it provides so many health benefits to women! 

Benefits to Women: The Fun Facts 

This hormone plays a role in many different functions in the female body. It plays either a direct or indirect role in regulating mood, libido and sexual health, bone health, and many others. Testosterone for women can be a game changer when it comes to boosting health and wellness.

Some of the major benefits of this Superwoman Serum include:

1. Increases libido, sexual desire, and sexual satisfaction - as a sex hormone, testosterone can improve a woman’s sexual desire and drive as well as increase the pleasure and enjoyment of a sexual encounter
2. Improves energy levels and metabolism - reduces chronic fatigue, boosts motivation, supports active lifestyle, fights a slowing metabolism
3. Boosts mood and self confidence - testosterone’s anti aging effects on body cells promotes positive mood and youthfulness. Its physical and mental benefits can have a woman looking and feeling sexy and confident, and absolutely loving herself!
4. Improves cognitive function, focus, and memory - testosterone has a positive influence on brain cells, improving their health and communication. This improves cognitive function, reduces brain fog, and improves mental clarity. So ladies, be prepared to say hello to your inner Einstein (but sexier)!
5. Maintaining healthy bone density - this is very important since women are more susceptible to being diagnosed with osteoporosis as they age
6. Increases lean muscle mass, aids in the burning of fat cells, and supports strong and healthy muscles so you can be a lean, mean, independent machine! You won’t need any help carrying in all those shopping bags from your New Wardrobe Shopping Spree.
7. Vaginal health and function - healthy testosterone levels support the structure and function of vaginal tissues, decreasing vaginal dryness and atrophy to put an end to suffering pain during intimate adventures.
8. Can improve fertility in pre-menopausal women - this hormone has a positive influence on Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH), which is crucial for women’s fertility
9. Fights Anemia - testosterone increases the production of Hemoglobin, which is the protein in a red blood cell responsible for carrying Oxygen to cells throughout the body. Women who suffer from some types of anemia or have anemia-like symptoms may experience huge improvements in their symptoms when receiving TRT due to the increase of hemoglobin produced

Debunking the Man Myths

Let's clear the air on the “Big 3”:

1. Testosterone is only for men. - Nope, as we’ve discussed, women benefit too!
2. It'll turn you into a man. - Not quite! Testosterone replacement therapy is about balance, not transformation. It’s to restore your testosterone to optimal levels for “Women’s Health”, not flood your body to influence “Men’s Health”.
3. It'll make your muscles bulky and manly. - Negative! While it can help with strength, it's also about vitality and wellbeing, looking as fit as you feel and having curves in all the right places.
4. Am I going to start acting like a man if I start TRT? - NO. You will not start acting like a man or start growing any manly physical characteristics. 

Testosterone for women is safe and effective under the care of a medical professional that’s highly trained and experienced in the field of testosterone replacement therapy specifically for women. The prescribed dose of testosterone for women is much lower than what is prescribed for a man. 

The approach to TRT for women here at Recharge Clinic is to start small and increase dose slowly over time, if needed. This greatly reduces any risk of experiencing any masculine symptoms. 

Our Providers also closely monitor all patients on TRT to ensure safety and efficacy. Our female patients come in to review their hormone levels every few months to ensure their dose is correct or make any necessary changes. Our goal is to help all of our patients feel empowered, confident, and healthy so if you have any concerns about your hormone levels or feel like testosterone might be right for you, schedule your free hormone screening here or fill out the form located on this page to speak to one of our hormone experts today!

Created by: Bailey B.⏐May 1, 2024