Liz Earle Wellbeing

THE TRUTH ABOUT Testosterone

Did you know that women produce three times more testosterone than estrogen? Far from a male hormone, we rely on it to keep our brains sharp and our bones strong – we even need it to achieve orgasm! Despite this, however, testosterone is notably absent from HRT during the menopause. We take a closer look at how this missing piece of the hormone puzzle can improve the quality of life for thousands of women, and investigate why it can be tricky to secure a prescription here in the UK.

Though it’s been traditionally associated with

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