HRT or Testosterone for Menopause? Which Treatment Might You Need?
Understand the different roles of HRT and testosterone in menopause care, whether they can be used together, and which symptoms may need an HRT review, vaginal treatment or testosterone assessment.
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Can I Get Testosterone Through the NHS?
Learn when testosterone may be available through the NHS, why access can vary and what private assessment, blood testing and monitoring may involve.
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Testosterone After A Hysterectomy or Surgical Menopause: What to Know
Learn when testosterone may be considered after surgical menopause, how symptoms and HRT are reviewed, and why blood tests and monitoring are needed.
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Low Libido and Relationships: How Menopause Can Affect Intimacy
Explore how menopause can affect libido, intimacy and relationships, and how symptoms, vaginal comfort, stress, communication and treatment may all play a role.
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Testosterone for Brain Fog, Energy and Mood: What Does the Evidence Say?
Does testosterone help brain fog, energy or mood in women? Explore what the evidence shows and why other symptoms and treatments should be reviewed first.
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Testosterone in Women: Symptoms, Evidence, Treatment and Who It May Help
Learn about testosterone in women, the evidence for treatment, who it may help, how suitability is assessed and why monitoring is required.
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Why Has My Libido Changed During Perimenopause and Menopause?
Understand why libido can change during perimenopause and menopause, including hormones, vaginal symptoms, sleep, mood, medication and relationships.
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Low Libido, Painful Sex and Vaginal Dryness: Why It Is Not Always Testosterone
Low libido is not always caused by low testosterone. Learn how vaginal dryness, painful sex, menopause symptoms, HRT and other factors may contribute.
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Testosterone Not Working? What to Review Before Changing Treatment
Testosterone not helping yet? Learn what to review before changing the dose, including timing, application, HRT, blood tests and other causes of low libido.
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Testosterone Side Effects in Women
Learn about possible testosterone side effects in women, including acne, facial hair, scalp hair thinning and voice changes, and when to seek advice.
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Testosterone Blood Tests for Women
Learn about total testosterone, SHBG and blood-test monitoring for women, including baseline testing, treatment reviews and how results are interpreted.
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How Long Does Testosterone Take to Work for Low Libido?
Learn when women may notice changes after starting testosterone, why treatment can take several months to assess and when a clinical review is needed.
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How to Use Testosterone Gel or Cream Safely
Learn how to apply testosterone gel or cream safely, including measuring, application sites, drying, transfer precautions, missed doses and monitoring.
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Testosterone Treatment Options for Women: Androfeme, Tostran and Testogel Explained
Compare Androfeme, Tostran and Testogel for women, including formulation, measuring method, routine, off-label use, practical differences and monitoring.
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Menopause symptoms: recognition, diagnosis and treatment strategies
After reading this article, you should be able to: Understand the physiological changes that underpin menopause; Identify the wide-ranging symptoms of menopause and understand how they can affect quality of life;...
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Mounjaro vs Wegovy: What’s the Difference & Which One is Right for You?
At LIVVE, we know how confusing it can feel when choosing the right treatment for weight management. Two of the most talked-about medications are Mounjaro (tirzepatide) and Wegovy (semaglutide). Both...
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An update on Mounjaro pricing
At LIVVE, we know how much effort goes into looking after your health, and the last thing anyone wants is a rise in treatment costs. From September 2025, the manufacturer...
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My journey with LIVVE - Mrs L
This time last year I was pretty miserable. I went to the doctors and explained my symptoms and cried - I wasn’t happy, not with my life but with me,...
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The menopause and your weight.
There are many misconceptions around the menopause and weight gain, so we’re going to separate the myths from the facts, right here, right now. Our resident nutritionist, Sophia Harris, explains...
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How it all started.
My mum went through the menopause at 40 so it is not surprising that I first experience perimenopause symptoms at 41. I felt like I was losing my mind, my...
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The importance of sleep and good grub.
We know that a really common symptom of the menopause is reduced sleep quality and quantity. Both can cause havoc when it comes to your food choices. Do you really...
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