Testosterone (in Women)
Definition
Testosterone is often categorized as a male hormone, but it is an essential hormone for women, produced by the ovaries and adrenal glands. In women, testosterone contributes to sexual desire and response, energy levels, mood stability, lean muscle maintenance, bone density, and cognitive sharpness — particularly focus and motivation. Testosterone levels in women peak in the early twenties and decline gradually with age, with more abrupt decline after oophorectomy (surgical removal of ovaries). During perimenopause and menopause, testosterone can decline significantly, contributing to low libido, fatigue, muscle weakness, mood changes, and brain fog. Despite decades of evidence for its role in women’s health, testosterone therapy for women remains under-prescribed and under-recognized in conventional care.
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Why Testosterone (in Women) Matters
How Spokmed Company Uses It
SPOKEmed evaluates testosterone levels and metabolites through comprehensive hormone testing including the DUTCH test. When clinically appropriate, testosterone therapy — in individualized, lower-dose formulations appropriate for women — may be included in a hormone protocol to address energy, libido, muscle maintenance, and mood. The dosing approach is specific to women and distinct from male testosterone therapy.