Testosterone is an important hormone for women, yet its role in female health remains widely misunderstood and access to treatment can still be difficult.

This week, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) held a public workshop dedicated to testosterone use in menopausal women, bringing together experts to examine the current evidence, gaps in research and the potential role of testosterone in areas including sexual function, mood, cognition and musculoskeletal health.

So, what do women need to know about testosterone?

In this live Q&A, Dr Louise Newson will answer your questions about testosterone and women’s health, exploring what the evidence tells us, why this hormone matters and what women should know when considering treatment.

Topics will include:

Why women need testosterone and what it does throughout the body
Symptoms that can occur when testosterone levels are low
Testosterone and libido, mood, energy, cognition, muscles and bones
Who may benefit from testosterone treatment
How testosterone levels are measured and monitored
Common myths and misconceptions about testosterone for women
Safety, side effects and what the current evidence tells us
Why access to appropriate testosterone treatments for women remains limited

With testosterone for women receiving increasing international attention, this is a chance to ask Dr Louise Newson your questions and better understand the evidence, benefits and considerations around testosterone treatment.