Everything you need to know about Androfeme

Androfeme replaces the hormone testosterone in the body. It is applied to the skin (usually the inner thigh or forearm) and absorbed directly into the bloodstream. For women, the benefits may include:

• Boosts Libido – Helps improve sexual desire and responsiveness
• Increases Energy Levels – Reduces fatigue and helps with overall vitality.
• Enhances Cognitive Function – Reduces persistent symptoms of brain fog
• Supports Muscle and Bone Health – Helps maintain muscle mass and reduces the risk of osteoporosis.
• Stabilises Mood – may help mood symptoms including irritability, and motivation.

Androfeme is a safe and effective form of testosterone therapy for women. Since it is absorbed through the skin, it bypasses the liver, which may reduce some risks associated with oral testosterone.

As with any hormone therapy, the benefits and risks are highly individual and should be discussed with your doctor. Your personal medical history will help determine whether Androfeme is the right treatment for you.

Androfeme is body identical. It contains testosterone that matches the natural testosterone produced by the body. This makes it a well-tolerated and effective option for many women who require testosterone therapy.

There are no testosterone products licensed for use in women in the UK. This is not a reason to worry, it just means that you should be under the care of an expert doctor. Any testosterone therapy prescribed in the UK is considered 'off-label' and should be initiated and monitored by a healthcare professional with expertise in menopause.

It is recommended that women are on oestrogen replacement therapy before starting Androfeme. Testosterone is usually prescribed alongside HRT for women experiencing low libido, fatigue, brain fog, or muscle loss that has not improved with oestrogen therapy alone.

Yes, all our expert doctors can prescribe Androfeme. If you book into a consultation the doctor will review your symptoms and medical history, and talk through your options. Whilst many women do start Androfeme through our service, the final prescription decision will be with the prescribing clinician. We can not guarantee any prescriptions. With testosterone in particular, the prescribing doctor will want to assess whether your oestrogen HRT is working well before adding in testosterone.

They may advise adjusting the dose of oestrogen before starting testosterone medication, if you are not quite on the dose or form of oestrogen yet. This will be assessed during your consultation.

Most doctors will require a baseline blood test before starting testosterone in women. The reason for this is to assess whether your testosterone levels are low, but also to make sure that when you start your testosterone the baseline level is fully understood.

Typically, you will need a blood test to assess your testosterone levels 3 months after starting testosterone. Then, providing your levels are normal, you will have a monitoring blood test every 12 months. However, if at any point your testosterone levels are not where they should be the doctor may require more frequent blood tests. In our clinic, you will be advised by your doctor during the consultation, and in your clinic letter letter about which blood tests you need.

Yes, Androfeme is available as part of the £90 medication credit on our plans. It is a common prescription. However, it is a expensive medication and costs £95 for a single tube (which provides 3 months at a standard dose).

This means your medication credit on our plan will be used up on the androfemme, and there will be an extra £5 to pay one off.

The final prescription decision will be with the prescribing clinician who you have your appointment with. We can not guarantee any specific prescriptions.