Interesting Hormone – Testosterone

Testosterone is the most abundant biologically active hormone in women; it has been wrongly classified as a “male hormone,” creating longstanding gaps in women’s healthcare. As a result of this misconception, androgen deficiency in women has been underrecognized and undertreated, even though androgens play a vital role in overall physiology.

 Recognizing testosterone as a hormone vital to both women and men, rather than labeling it as solely “male,” is essential for improving women’s health, longevity, and overall quality of life.

Studies show how declining testosterone levels with aging are associated with symptoms often misdiagnosed as mood or pain disorders, including fatigue, anxiety, cognitive decline, musculoskeletal weakness, sexual dysfunction, and metabolic changes.

Clinical evidence demonstrates that physiologic testosterone replacement improves mood, energy, cognition, skeletal and vascular health, and sexual function, with a low risk of virilization when administered appropriately and under appropriate guidance.

Researchers indicate that, contrary to earlier beliefs, testosterone therapy has not been associated with increased breast cancer risk; instead, mounting data suggest protective effects. A 9-year retrospective study of 2,377 women treated with testosterone or testosterone/estradiol pellet implants showed a 35.5% reduction in invasive breast cancer incidence compared with age-matched SEER rates, supporting testosterone’s antiproliferative and anti-estrogenic actions on breast tissue. Additional studies indicate potential benefits of testosterone therapy in reducing breast cancer recurrence and improving quality of life in survivors

Recognition of testosterone deficiency as a legitimate medical condition in women, and implementation of evidence-based guidelines for its management, are urgently needed.

Despite extensive research evidence supporting its safety and efficacy, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has yet to approve a testosterone formulation for women, a gap that contrasts with clinical practice in Europe and Australia.

Addressing this issue requires improved provider education, updated clinical protocols, equitable insurance coverage, and regulatory approval of female-specific testosterone therapies.

Conclusion

Understanding testosterone as a hormone important to both women and men, rather than labeling it solely “male,” is key to improving women’s health, longevity, and overall well-being. Read More about Hormones.

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