We all know the important role that #oestrogen performs in our bodies but what about #testosterone? It's usually attributed only to men and the one said to be responsible for sex drive and aggression. But there's actually more to it than that and women need it too. From the age of 25 your testosterone starts to lower but not as abruptly as oestrogen which takes quite a marked drop just before and during your fifties. (Of course, these are averages since some women experience early menopause). That's why you'll notice the effects of lower testosterone round about menopause - loss of libido, fatigue, increased risk of bone loss and osteoporosis. If the imbalance in your hormones causes you to have a slightly higher level of testosterone than oestrogen at any time this can come with its own set of symptoms: excess hair growth and skins problems being just two of them. There is scientific evidence that supports the short-term effectiveness and safety of testosterone therapy for peri and ...