More women are getting testosterone therapy and touting improved libido and energy. But the trend is complicated by many women taking more than may be optimal because of a lack of standard-dose products designed for female bodies, as not enough research has been conducted on supplemental testosterone use by women.

Why are women using testosterone?

While testosterone is largely associated with men’s health, the hormone plays a crucial role in women’s health . Testosterone is produced by the ovaries and adrenal glands and “helps regulate sex drive, supports bone and muscle health, and contributes to mood and energy” in women, said National Geographic . Production peaks in women between their late teens and early 20s, then declines over time, reaching about half its starting level a

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