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Hormone pellets release estrogen or testosterone over months but are often compounded and hard to adjust. Major medical organizations advise caution and usually prefer FDA-approved hormone therapy. Pellets may help select patients but are not first-line menopause treatment for most women.

Testosterone isn’t just a male hormone—women need it too. This evidence-based guide explains how testosterone therapy may help menopausal women with low libido, what the research shows about safety, and who should (or shouldn’t) consider treatment.