RismadarVoice Health
September 17, 2026
More menopausal women are being prescribed testosterone as part of their medical care, while some patients are reporting difficulties obtaining the medicine from pharmacies despite having prescriptions.
The growing demand comes as testosterone is considered in specific cases involving menopausal women when clinically appropriate and prescribed under medical supervision.
However, some patients have reportedly encountered pharmacies unwilling or unable to dispense certain testosterone products, creating a gap between receiving a prescription and obtaining treatment.
The difficulty partly reflects the limited availability in some markets of testosterone formulations specifically developed and authorised for women.
TESTOSTERONE NOT ROUTINE TREATMENT FOR ALL MENOPAUSE SYMPTOMS
Medical guidance generally does not recommend testosterone as a universal treatment for menopause.
Its use may be considered for certain women following appropriate medical assessment, particularly for persistent low sexual desire associated with menopause when other contributing factors have been considered.
Treatment requires professional supervision because dosing for women differs from standard male testosterone treatment, while patients may require monitoring for side effects and response.
The increase in prescriptions has also drawn attention to the availability of appropriately formulated testosterone products for women and the rules surrounding prescribing and pharmacy dispensing.
Women considering testosterone treatment for menopause-related concerns are advised to discuss the potential benefits and risks with a qualified healthcare professional rather than using the hormone without medical supervision.