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Testosterone for Menopause: Study Finds No Clear Benefit
30 Oct
Summary
- New study reveals insufficient evidence for testosterone easing menopause symptoms.
- Social media claims of testosterone improving brain fog lack scientific backing.
- UK prescriptions for testosterone during menopause have notably increased.
Claims circulating on social media suggest testosterone can effectively improve menopause-related symptoms such as brain fog and memory issues. A comprehensive review of five studies, involving 244 women aged around 57, sought to investigate these assertions.
Participants were given either testosterone or a placebo over periods ranging from four to 26 weeks. The research team, publishing in Reproduction And Fertility, found no statistically significant improvements in cognitive function for those who received testosterone. Authors noted this indicates insufficient evidence, rather than proof of no effect.
This finding contrasts with a rise in testosterone prescriptions within UK NHS and private clinics, reflecting growing interest in its role during menopause. While anecdotal evidence exists, experts emphasize the need for more robust research to confirm any links between testosterone and brain health in menopausal women.
Further studies are underway, including a Cardiff University trial set to conclude in 2029, which will examine testosterone's impact on cognition, motivation, and energy levels when added to standard HRT. This research aims to provide clearer insights into the hormone's broader effects beyond libido.
