Women pose as men to buy testosterone online after prescription difficulties
Summary
Women in Wales are pretending to be men to buy testosterone online because it is hard to get a prescription through the NHS. Testosterone is sometimes used for post-menopausal women to help with symptoms like low sex drive, but access to the hormone varies across health boards, causing some women to take dangerous doses without medical supervision.Key Facts
- Testosterone referrals for post-menopausal women have sharply increased in Wales.
- Access to testosterone prescriptions varies between different NHS health boards.
- Some women buy testosterone online and take doses up to 12 times higher than safe levels.
- High testosterone without medical monitoring can cause permanent side effects like baldness and voice deepening.
- There is no specific testosterone medicine licensed for women in the UK, so men’s doses are reduced for female use.
- Women using testosterone are advised to have blood tests to keep hormone levels safe.
- Menopause support groups report many women face difficulties getting testosterone through their GP.
- Experts want a consistent approach to prescribing testosterone across Wales, with proper counseling and monitoring.
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