Testosterone is not the 'male hormone'. Women have testosterone too. Ideally, 5x more testosterone than estrogen.

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When a woman reaches her early 40's, hormone levels drop but testosterone can drop through the floor! The 'middle age spread' has much to do with low testosterone. 

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HRT (hormone replacement therapy) often addresses declining estrodial and progesterone levels, but few doctors understand just how vital testosterone is for women post menopause. We have testosterone signalling sites throughout the body (heart, bones and brain for example) so this is NOT just a sex hormone.

 

The latest clinical studies have actually highlighted how important healthy testosterone levels are for the health and wellbeing of post-menopausal women. Testosterone protects against heart attacks prevalent in women in their 60's, osteoporosis (bone loss) and indicators are it could also counter the onset of brain diseases such as Alzeimers and Dementia in old age.

 

For a woman in her 40's and 50's, bioidentical hormone therapy can have a marked effect on her quality of life offering energy, a zest for life (libido) and weight loss. Testosterone therapy is now shown to be protective against post-menopause ailments including osteoporosis, cardiac issues and dementias. 

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Testosterone supplements must be taken with caution as too much testosterone can have ireversible effects. Please consult with a knowledgeable medical professional before attempting to 'self-medicate' with testosterone.

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Natural supplements such as zinc and vitamin D support testosterone production and lifestyle changes would include incorporating strength training into your fitness program, HIIT (High Intenisty Interval Training) and the female orgasm is known to ramp testosterone levels for her.