Do Women Need Testosterone Supplements for Health and Performance?

Testosterone is a hormone that women need too, not just men.

It helps with things like sexual desire and can be important for energy and mood.

Doctors used to prescribe it for low sex drive, but stopped for a while because of safety concerns with hormone therapies.

Now, doctors are prescribing it again for a specific condition called low sexual desire disorder.

It's also being explored for helping women with 'brain fog' and fatigue during menopause.

However, doctors are careful about how much is given and prefer skin treatments over injections to avoid too much.

Using high doses for building muscle or improving athletic performance is considered unsafe for women.

While it can be very helpful for women with a medical need, using it for general 'boosts' as suggested by some social media personalities is not backed by enough science and might be risky.