The Male Hormone Women Need, too

If you're postmenopausal and you've lost your energetic zip and sex drive, you may benefit from "testosterone." While women produce only one-twentieth of the amount of this hormone that men do, "testosterone" serves a number of important functions in women, including maintaining muscle mass and building bone, regulating metabolism, protecting the cardiovascular system and supporting certain brain functions.
"Testosterone" levels peak in the late teens. By your late 30s, production is decreased by more than half, and menopause cuts it in half again. "Testosterone" deficiency may also occur in women who take oral contraceptives.
A blood test can reveal a deficiency. But there's no way of saying, "if your testosterone level is normal, then you're okay," since the same level of the hormone can feel different to each woman, so better pay more attention to some symptoms that may exist.
"Testosterone" supplements are available in a topical cream or gel, or an oral capsule. You may ask or consult your doctor for more advice.

Here are some Symptoms of deficiency:
1. Low energy level and persistent fatigue
2. Diminished sense of well-being
3. Loss of libido
4. Poor muscle tone or loss of strength
5. Thinning of hair in some women
6. Dry skin, brittle hair and nail