Which specialist performs testosterone therapy for women?

The specialist reviews symptoms, menstrual or menopausal stage, medical history, medicines, and possible causes of a change in sexual desire or wellbeing. Testosterone is not suitable for every concern, so the consultation should also consider relationship factors, vaginal symptoms, mood, sleep, pain, and other hormone treatment.

If treatment is prescribed, the doctor chooses a formulation and dose, explains how to use it, and arranges monitoring. Blood tests may help check hormone levels and safety, but results are interpreted alongside how you feel rather than in isolation.

Book with a gynaecologist who has specific menopause or hormone-therapy experience. Before the visit, write down your symptoms, when they began, changes in periods, current treatments, medical conditions, and what you hope treatment will improve. Bring a complete medicines and supplement list.

Ask how benefits and unwanted effects will be reviewed, which symptoms should prompt a call, and what alternatives exist if testosterone is not appropriate. Read more about [Testosterone Therapy for Women](/treatments/menopause-and-hormone-therapy/testosterone-therapy-for-women/).

Contact your clinician promptly if you develop new facial hair, scalp hair thinning, acne, voice change, clitoral enlargement, or troublesome mood changes after starting treatment. Seek urgent care for chest pain, severe breathlessness, sudden weakness, or a severe allergic reaction.

Ask what symptom the treatment is intended to address, how long a trial should last, and how progress will be judged. Clarify the application method, missed doses, monitoring plan, possible androgen-related effects, and when treatment should be stopped or changed.