There are some women who report a lifelong low level of desire, and there may be many other factors in addition to androgen deficiency that contribute to this profile. Some women also report improved concentration and restored feelings of well-being. The benefits Our subjects reported their experience to be like the turning off of a switch in their bodies. Their loss of libido was distressing to them and threatened their sense of well-being. In addition to improving sexual desire, testosterone is a key factor in maintaining muscular strength and appetite.
Some women also report improved concentration and restored feelings of well-being.
A word of caution There are adverse effects if women receive an excess of androgens. These include skin reactions such as an increase in oiliness and acne, an increase in body and facial hair and voice changes. It's important women be monitored by their physicians to ensure they are receiving the appropriate dose. Choices for supplementing testosterone Testosterone is available in a number of forms. There is currently a testosterone patch on the market for men, and within a few years, we expect this will be available for women as well.