Testosterone for women: What it is and how it's used in menopause care

Introduction: The hormone often left out of the conversation

When people think about menopause hormones, estrogen dominates the discussion. But testosterone is also part of the picture. Women produce testosterone in the ovaries and adrenal glands, and like other hormones, its levels change over time.

This is an educational overview of what testosterone is in the female body and how it's used in menopause care. It isn't a promise of a specific result, and it isn't medical advice.

What testosterone is in the female body

Testosterone is one of several hormones involved in female physiology, including in sexual desire. Its levels generally decline with age, which is part of why it comes up in conversations about menopause. Describing this is biology, not a claim about what any treatment will do for you.

How it's used in menopause care

The most evidence-supported use of testosterone in women is for low sexual desire in postmenopausal people, and it's a topic a provider can discuss with you. It's sometimes added to an estrogen regimen and sometimes considered on its own, depending on the situation.

An important regulatory point: in the United States there is no FDA-approved testosterone product specifically for women. That means providers use either compounded formulations or products approved for men at doses adjusted for female physiology, which is off-label prescribing. Compounded medications are not FDA-approved, and a provider will explain this before anything is prescribed. Dosing for women is much lower than for men, which is one reason clinician guidance matters here.

The formulations Luvo offers

Luvo offers testosterone for women in three forms: injection, tablets, and gel. Each has a different administration routine, and which one is appropriate depends on your situation and preferences. A licensed provider makes that determination with you.

Is it right for you?

Whether testosterone belongs in your plan is a clinical question that depends on your symptoms, health history, and goals. Explore Luvo's Hormone Replacement Program and speak with a licensed provider to find out.