Review (4/5): women can use it
if you are concerned about being a woman and using it, it is fine for women, it only says not to use because of fda recommendations that women don't need as much and might grow hair on face, etc., but using 5% will give you faster results with no side effects, other than the usual for anyone using it. being a woman makes no difference, it doesn't screw up your hormones or anything, but check with your dr. if you are/might get pregnant.