Women in their 40s and 50s increasingly seek testosterone for symptoms, despite FDA non-approval.

Women in their 40s and 50s are increasingly seeking testosterone therapy, driven by social media influencers and telemedicine, leading to a nearly 50% rise in prescriptions from 2013 to 2023. Testosterone, which affects libido, muscle health, and energy, is being sought to address symptoms like brain fog and low sex drive, though its benefits for women are not fully proven. The FDA does not approve testosterone therapy for women, but doctors can prescribe it for low libido after other causes are ruled out.

November 10, 2024
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