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“When women ask their doctors about taking testosterone to help with menopause symptoms, they can run into insurance rejections, confusing workarounds and dosing guesswork, as no testosterone product is FDA-approved for women in the U.S.”

“FDA examines use of testosterone prescriptions for menopause There is rising off-label use of testosterone among menopausal women.”

“Testosterone levels typically begin to decline when men reach their forties, at which point, some will start to experience a range of symptoms, everything from hair loss and lowered libido to decreased muscle mass and fatigue.”

“The head of Britain’s advertising watchdog has criticised social media firms for failing to protect users from misleading and potentially harmful health adverts.”

“Testosterone is being touted as a cure-all for menopause symptoms — everything from a sluggish sex drive to night sweats — by a range of influencers and physicians.”

“Without that approval, some are still sold with labels that they are for “research use only.””

“SURGING PRESCRIPTIONS Testosterone's rise comes as more women turn to hormone therapy overall, also driven by social media and, more recently, by the FDA, which backed estrogen and progesterone use for menopause symptoms as safe and effective.”