06/01/2026
Despite its many benefits, currently only around 8,000 of the 3 million women of menopausal age in the UK are prescribed testosterone as part of NHS hormone replacement therapy. And those that are, are given creams and gels that are designed to be used by men. Women can still access testosterone if their GP is willing to prescribe it, but current guidelines say this can only be done to treat severely reduced libido.
That’s because the growing body of evidence which shows the benefits of testosterone replacement for menopausal women hasn’t yet filtered down to NHS guidelines.
Private menopause and hormone clinics are prescribing testosterone for patients – both male and female – and seeing huge benefits. They do this based on both an evaluation of a patient’s symptoms, and comprehensive blood tests, which rule out other issues such as thyroid function and insulin resistance and give a clear measure of the amount of testosterone needed to replenish deficiencies and achieve optimal health.
And they do this not only to alleviate symptoms present today, but to maintain cardiovascular health, avoid musculoskeletal decline, and optimise metabolic efficiency – the key to managing insulin resistance. All of which are absolutely critical when it comes to maintaining long-term health.
What’s needed now is equality in access to testosterone replacement, so that all women and men who need it can access it.
To find out more, read our journal on this: https://www.londonhormoneclinic.com/journal/testosteronenot-just-for-men