Testogel

Yes, when prescribed and monitored by a menopause specialist, it is considered safe and effective.

Yes, it can be prescribed off-label by specialists when clinically appropriate. There are no testosterone products licensed for use in women in the UK. This means that you should be under the care of an expert doctor. Any testosterone therapy prescribed in the UK is considered ‘off-label; and should be initiated and monitored by a healthcare professional with an expertise in menopause.

There is no evidence that it causes weight gain. Some women may experience mild hair growth at the application site, which can usually be managed by rotating where the gel is applied.

Effects may be noticed within a few weeks, but it can take up to 12 weeks for the full benefits to be felt.

Not necessarily. Testosterone is usually considered when estrogen treatment alone hasn’t resolved low libido, but treatment plans are tailored individually.

Yes. Bloods are taken at the baseline when you first start and follow-up blood tests are needed later down the line (measuring total testosterone and sex hormone-binding globulin, SHBG) are recommended to monitor testosterone remaining within physiological ranges and ensure safety.

Androfeme is a testosterone cream made specifically for women and is available privately. Testogel is another option that may be prescribed based on individual needs.