Women suffering with menopause symptoms may not realize relief could come in the form of testosterone. Yes, testosterone! It seems unbelievable, but testosterone can actually effect the symptoms women experience during menopausal both directly and indirectly. The way testosterone has a direct effect on menopause is that it targets receptors in the brain, hair, and skin. Indirectly, testosterone can help relieve the typical hot flashes many women experience by converting into estradiol. Additionally, it can help the bones absorb and deposit calcium.

If that seems good then you may want to consider the benefit that testosterone may have on your sleep. Some women will find that they sleep better as a result of the effect of the estrogen. Women who have improved moved and libido can thank the testosterone’s effect on the brain’s cortex.

Many doctors believe that the symptoms women experience during menopause can be somewhat of a chain reaction. The hot flashes make it difficult to sleep, which in turns causes mood disturbances and difficulty concentrating. If testosterone can help you feel better during menopause and allow you to rest properly then dealing with any other side effects is probably much easier!

Many women like the idea of reducing their menopausal symptoms, but worry that by taking testosterone they will become “manly” or maybe even angry or aggressive. While it is possible to have negative side effects like aggressiveness from taking too much testosterone it is not going to happen if your dosage is within normal levels for your body. Doctors are not going to treat you with more than you need so there is no reason to worry about that.

Women taking testosterone during menopause may find that it helps their libido. Of course, it won’t revert it back to the premenopausal state, but it can help significantly. If you are experiencing problems with libido and excitement then supplementing with testosterone may help. If you are interested in this treatment then talk with your doctor and do some research on your own to find out more about the benefits and drawbacks of using testosterone during menopause.

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