Why Testosterone Matters in Women

Egan Wellness & Med Spa
Jul 29
2 min read

By Egan Wellness & Med Spa

Testosterone is not just a “male hormone.” Women naturally produce testosterone, and it plays an important role in:

• Libido and sexual wellness

• Energy and motivation

• Mood and emotional well-being

• Cognitive clarity and focus

• Muscle strength and body composition

• Urinary and vaginal tissue health

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Many women experiencing hormonal changes report symptoms such as fatigue, brain fog, anxiety, decreased sexual desire, poor recovery, and reduced quality of life. These symptoms are often overlooked or attributed solely to aging or stress.

The Need for Better Education and Awareness

Hormonal health in women has historically been under-discussed in traditional medical training. As a result, many women are told their symptoms are “normal” or psychosocial rather than evaluated comprehensively. At Egan Wellness & Med Spa, we believe women deserve individualized care and thoughtful hormone assessment when symptoms suggest imbalance.

A thorough evaluation may include: • Symptom review and medical history

• Total & Free testosterone levels

• SHBG (sex hormone-binding globulin)

• Estrogen and progesterone evaluation

• Metabolic and thyroid assessment

Evidence Supporting Testosterone Therapy

Current research and international guidelines support testosterone therapy in appropriately selected women, particularly for hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD). Emerging evidence also suggests potential benefits in: • Mood and cognition

• Energy and vitality

• Genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM)

• Stress urinary symptoms

• Musculoskeletal comfort and recovery

• Overall quality of life

Many women also report improvements in sleep, motivation, exercise tolerance, and joint discomfort.

A Personalized and Monitored Approach At Egan Wellness & Med Spa, hormone therapy is never “one size fits all.” Testosterone therapy should be carefully prescribed, monitored, and tailored to each patient’s goals and lab findings.

Potential side effects can include:

• Oily skin or acne

• Increased facial hair growth

• Hair thinning in susceptible individuals

However, when dosed appropriately and monitored regularly, side effects are often minimal.

Advocating for Women’s Hormonal Health

Women deserve the same thoughtful conversations about hormone optimization that men have long received. At Egan Wellness & Med Spa, we are committed to helping patients understand their options through evidence-based, individualized care focused on improving long-term wellness and quality of life.

Egan Wellness & Med Spa is a functional medicine, wellness, anti-aging, and aesthetics practice led by Dr. Pamela Egan. The clinic offers a combination of primary care, preventative medicine, hormone replacement therapy, women’s wellness, skin care, and metabolic health services.

Some of the core services include:

• Functional & Integrative Medicine

• Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy for men and women

• Women’s Wellness & Menopause Support

• Preventative & Primary Care

• Weight Management & Metabolic Health

• Anti-Aging Medicine

• Skin Care & Aesthetic Treatments

• Emsella Pelvic Floor Therapy

• Medical-grade supplements and skincare products

The practice highlights a holistic, root-cause approach focused on nutrition, hormones, lifestyle, and long-term wellness rather than symptom-only treatment.