Women's Hormone Health · Kingwood, The Woodlands & New Caney
Testosterone for Women
Women make testosterone too, and levels fall with age. A low, carefully monitored dose may help some women with libido and energy.
Why it happens
Why women need testosterone
Testosterone is produced by the ovaries and adrenal glands and plays a role in desire, energy and muscle. Levels decline gradually from your 20s on and drop further after surgical removal of the ovaries.
The strongest evidence for testosterone in women is for low sexual desire after menopause. Dosing must be designed for women, which is far lower than for men.
Common signs
- Low sexual desire
- Low energy
- Reduced sense of well-being
- Loss of muscle tone
- Symptoms after ovary removal
What can help
Ways to feel better
Everyday steps
- Track symptoms and when they started
- Address sleep, stress and relationship factors
- Treat vaginal dryness if sex is uncomfortable
- Get labs before considering treatment
See a doctor sooner if
- New acne, facial hair or scalp thinning on testosterone
- Voice changes
- History of hormone-sensitive cancer
- Irregular bleeding
Treatment options
Testosterone pellets for women
EvexiPEL offers testosterone pellets dosed for women, often combined with estradiol. Pellets release a steady dose over several months. Because the dose cannot be lowered once placed, careful lab-based dosing and monitoring are essential. Learn more about EvexiPEL pellet therapy and hormone replacement therapy for women.
We treat low testosterone in women for patients from Kingwood, The Woodlands, Porter, Humble and across the Lake Houston area at our New Caney office. Your first visit starts with lab work and a real conversation about your symptoms.
Questions
Common questions
Are testosterone pellets safe for women?
At female doses with monitoring, many women use them without problems. Side effects can include acne and hair growth, and pellets are compounded and not FDA approved.
Will testosterone make me look masculine?
At appropriate female doses, masculinizing effects are uncommon. We monitor levels to keep you in a healthy range.
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