Testosterone Treatment
You may think of testosterone as male hormone, but women make this hormone too. It is just one of the sex hormones that women produce, along with oestrogen and progesterone.
Why use testosterone?
The current recommended reason is for persistent low sex drive (Hypoactive sexual desire disorder, HSDD) in women after all other possible factors, including taking adequate estrogen, have been addressed. Even with this indication, it does not help everyone. Many women also recommend its use for low energy, low mood, fatigue or brain fog.
We will need to do blood tests before starting treatment with repeat testing after 3-6 months on treatment.
How is testosterone treatment given?
Testosterone is usually given as a gel, which you rub into your skin. It comes as a gel in a small sachet, tube or pump dispenser and you only need to rub this gel into your skin. The gel should be rubbed onto your lower abdomen, thighs or the inner aspect of your forearm. In the UK testosterone is not currently licensed for use by women, so it is said to be prescribed ‘off licence’. Our pharmacists will explain this to you.
Images are for illustration purposes only, your treatment options will be discussed in your consultation.

The LIVVE pharmacy team.
We're a collective of registered pharmacists, specialising in treatment of the menopause. Every one of us has specialist training and a special interest in the menopause.

Bushra Effendi Specialist Pharmacist
Bushra is a qualified prescribing pharmacist with nearly 20 years experience in hospital, GP and community pharmacies. She is involved in research work on menopause with the Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust.
A member of the British Menopause Society Principles in Practice of Menopause Care. She is passionate about helping women understand that they don’t need to suffer the symotoms of menopause - treatment is available.

Suzanne Metcalf Pharmacy Operations & Dispensary Manager
Suzanne has over 20 years experience in the beauty trade. Helping businesses that help women operate efficiently. Suzanne's role is to make sure all our prescription and treatment plans are dispensed and delivered correctly. She’s passionate about helping women feel good about themselves again.

Melissa Sookia Founder - MPharm MRPharmS PgDip IP
Melisisa has worked as a qualified prescribing pharmacist for over 20 years. She has completed specialist training in the meonsapuse with the Marion Gluck Academy and as a member of The British Menopause Society. Melissa can assess and prescribe treatments related to all 48 symptoms of the menopause.
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