Science Weekly Why are women turning to testosterone?
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Feb 3, 2026 
Professor Susan Davis, an endocrinologist who studies women’s hormones, and Linda Geddes, a science journalist sharing her personal experience of taking testosterone. They explore what testosterone does in women. They discuss testing limits, libido improvements, dosing workarounds, access challenges, safety concerns and the gaps in long term research.
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A Journalist's Personal Journey
- Linda Geddes describes low libido, tiredness and anxiety in her late 40s and partial relief from HRT.
- She researched testosterone after friends' reports and decided to try it for persistent low sexual desire.
No Menopause Drop In Testosterone
- There is no evidence that testosterone levels drop specifically during natural menopause.
- Levels decline gradually with age but do not show a meaningful menopause-linked fall.
Blood Tests Are Poor Predictors
- Blood testosterone measurement in women is unreliable and often can't distinguish normal from low.
- Blood levels do not predict symptoms because intracellular activity matters more than circulating amounts.