Testosterone hormone belongs to the androgen group and is a steroid hormone. After the women have passes out from menopausal stage, the amount of testosterone and progesterone hormone reduces which results in reduction of libido or sexual desire. Reduction in libido can also be due to depression or either due to distancing from the sexual partner.

 If the women are suffering from postmenopausal lack of libido, then only testosterone therapy is prescribed to them. They are not prescribed for any emotional problems. But before moving on to testosterone therapy, women must check out whether there is any risk of heart attack or high blood pressure. If there is excess intake of testosterone hormone, then it can also result in undesirable side effects such as excess amount of hair growth on the face, development of moustache and beard with bushy eyebrows. High level of testosterone can cause damage to liver and may result in weight gain. Testosterone helps to increase the desire for sex and increase sexual activity.

 Testosterone must be taken in small amount to improve libido otherwise it can lead to side effects. The effectiveness of testosterone has been proved in several cases for increasing libido. Testosterone plays an important role in maintaining the sound health and also prevents osteoporosis.