Women's Testosterone Prescriptions Surge
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•More women seek testosterone therapy, prompted by influencers, doctors say
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In the U.S. , prescriptions for testosterone increased nearly 50% between 2013 and 2023 .
Doctors say interest in the hormone isn’t being driven only by men, but also by women in their 40s and 50s .
In both women and men, testosterone levels to drop with age — starting at about age 30 in men and around 40 in women.
Doctors can prescribe testosterone for low sex drive after other causes, including medical and psychological ones, are ruled out.
Marcella Hill , 44 , says her low libido was affecting her relationship with her husband.
When prescribed by a doctor and carefully monitored, testosterone is relatively safe for women and side effects are rare.
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