Testosterone for women
Testosterone therapy is sometimes prescribed off-label for women during perimenopause and menopause to address low libido, energy, and mood. There is no FDA-approved testosterone product for women in the United States. This page is for tracking only.
What people track
- Application or treatment timestamps (gel, cream, or injection).
- Libido and energy level ratings (1-10 scale).
- Mood and concentration observations.
- Side effects such as acne, facial hair, voice changes, or irritability.
- Symptom timeline shifts over weeks and months.
Tracking tips
- Log adherence consistently to review correlation with symptom changes.
- Track libido, energy, and mood separately for clearer patterns.
- Note side effects immediately with severity and context.
- Use weekly summaries to identify trends over longer periods.
- Keep context tags consistent (sleep, stress, other medications).
Clinician discussion prompts
- What pattern appears between adherence and libido or energy improvements?
- Which side effects are most noticeable, and at what timeline?
- How does testosterone timing interact with estrogen or progesterone use?
- Are symptom improvements sustained over 3-6 months?