Women need testosterone. Testosterone is traditionally thought of as being a male hormone. So, naturally, when a woman — who is used to hearing about estrogen and progesterone in relation to her body’s needs — is invited by her doctor to consider testosterone replacement therapy, it’s natural for there to be a little fear and lots of confusion.
Don’t worry, ladies. You won’t grow a beard or suddenly lose your femininity. But numerous studies show that maintaining youthful testosterone levels as we age is essential in both men AND women.
Why aging women need testosterone
Testosterone is a hormone that plays an important role in the human body. Everyone is used to hearing it referred to as the “male hormone,” however, as it naturally encourages the development of male sex characteristics. This includes the stereotypical deep voice, facial hair, muscle tone, high energy, increased strength, and bone mass. It also promotes heart health, stronger bones, sex drive, improved mood, and other long-term benefits for men.
Believe it or not, all women naturally produce testosterone, too — just not as much as the guys. And just like men, women can experience decreased levels of testosterone as they age. If a woman’s testosterone levels get too low, it can lead to symptoms ranging from low energy, fatigue, and mood issues to decreased libido and poor sleep.
A female-specific testosterone replacement can boost low hormone levels and help avoid other serious health risks such as:
- Feelings of depression and anxiety
- Poor body composition and decreased lean muscle
- Weight gain
- High visceral fat and inferior lean muscle mass in postmenopausal women
- Excessive triglyceride levels and poor heart health
- Failing bone health and bone density
- Cardiovascular issues
- Infertility
- Vaginal atrophy
- Unhealthy skin and hair
- Osteoporosis and heart disease
- Mental health instability
- Sexual dysfunction
Debunking a few myths
There are researchers out there who believe high testosterone levels in women may pose a risk for breast cancer. This is a huge topic, as breast cancer is already the No. 1 form of cancer for women. Your friends at Live Young Wellness Spa want to assure you that testosterone therapy does not cause breast cancer. In fact, an increasing number of studies, including one in 2000 and 2003, show that it can actually guard against breast cancer by inhibiting cancer cell growth.
At Live Young Wellness Spa, we use bioidentical hormone replacement therapies to improve health and quality of life. Depending on your hormone levels and symptoms, we may incorporate testosterone, thyroid hormone, estradiol, progesterone, melatonin, or growth hormone to improve your symptoms. Furthermore, our trained providers will monitor you closely so your testosterone levels will never resemble a man’s testosterone level. We simply obtain all of the above benefits by raising testosterone levels, all while staying within an optimal range for a woman.
Call us for any of your testosterone replacement needs today!!
The best way to know if testosterone replacement is right for you is to schedule an appointment with us today. As always, our team is here to help. Our primary office is located at 2931 Long Prairie Rd, Ste. 100, which is immediately behind Black Walnut Café. Our mission is to continue to be a trusted and respected wellness spa. We do this through a relentless pursuit of excellence in everything we do. Our staff is always available. Give us a call today!
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