Menopause Therapy Rising • Fri 12/19

Sign up for the Looli News Emails to get more tips & resources sent to you every morning:  https://withlooli.com/news/  _______________________________ Join us daily in the Looli app for an extended episode with 3 daily stories Start your 7 day free trial here: https://socieaty.app.link/Looli_News Memberships as low as $5/month Today's extra stories: 1. "This tiny protein helps control how hungry you feel"  2. The Hidden Consequence of Soaring Food Costs Is Emerging at Self-Checkout  ___________________ Skincare Podcast: http://withlooli.com/brooke Check out This Week's Recipes: https://withlooli.com/recipes/  ___________________ Menopause can send sex drives down the toilet — this treatment's helping women get their groove back and even saving marriages (Note: This review is addressing testosterone therapy for menopause treatment.) More women, especially those experiencing menopause or low libido, are exploring testosterone therapy to improve sexual desire, energy, and well-being. Testosterone is a hormone naturally produced in both men and women that influences libido, energy, mood, and muscle maintenance. Men produce much higher levels, so therapy differs significantly between sexes. During menopause, ovarian testosterone production declines, contributing to low libido, fatigue, and reduced well-being in some women. While low-dose creams or gels can improve symptoms, testosterone is not FDA-approved for women, and long-term safety remains uncertain. Interest is growing, fueled by social media, virtual clinics, and public discussion, though prescriptions remain rare compared with standard hormone replacement therapy (HRT), which is FDA-approved and common practice for managing menopause symptoms. Unlike HRT, which primarily uses estrogen ± progesterone to treat menopause symptoms, testosterone therapy targets libido and energy through central brain hormone signaling. Blood tests can measure testosterone, but normal ranges for women are unclear, and levels often don't predict response. If interested, women should discuss symptoms with a qualified provider, rule out other causes, consider baseline testing, and monitor therapy carefully. Lifestyle measures — balanced nutrition, sleep, stress management, and exercise — also support hormone health.