Testosterone Supplementation for Women
Already taking HRT but feel something may still be missing?
If you are already established on Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) through your GP or another healthcare provider but would like to explore whether testosterone could be appropriate for you, our Testosterone Add-On Service provides a focused assessment with an experienced prescribing clinician.
You don’t need to transfer the management of your existing HRT to Aeternum Aesthetics.
Instead, our prescribing team can assess you specifically in relation to testosterone and, where clinically appropriate, prescribe and monitor testosterone alongside your existing HRT treatment.
Initial Testosterone Consultation – £100
Testosterone Isn't Just a Male Hormone
Although testosterone is commonly associated with men, women naturally produce testosterone too.
Levels change throughout life and tend to decline with age. For some women going through the menopause, symptoms can persist despite otherwise appropriate HRT.
Current NICE menopause guidance recommends considering testosterone supplementation for menopausal women experiencing low sexual desire when HRT alone has not been effective.
Testosterone isn’t appropriate for every woman experiencing menopausal symptoms, and symptoms alone don’t necessarily mean that testosterone treatment is required.
That’s why we take an individualised approach, considering your symptoms, existing HRT, medical history and relevant investigations before recommending treatment.
Who Is Our Testosterone Add-On Service For?
This service has been designed specifically for women who:
- Are already established on HRT through their GP or another healthcare provider
- Are generally happy with their existing HRT treatment
- Don’t require us to take over the management of their complete HRT regime
- Continue to experience low sexual desire despite HRT and would like to explore whether testosterone may be appropriate
- Would like their treatment assessed and monitored by an experienced prescribing clinician
If you’re experiencing several unresolved menopausal symptoms, aren’t happy with your current HRT, or would like us to review your entire hormone treatment, our Full Hormone & BHRT Consultation is likely to be the more appropriate service.
What Happens During Your Testosterone Consultation?
Your initial appointment is a focused medical consultation with one of our prescribing clinicians.
We’ll discuss:
- Your current HRT and how long you’ve been taking it
- The symptoms you’re currently experiencing
- Your medical history
- Current medications
- Relevant risk factors
- Previous or current hormone blood results
- Whether testosterone may be an appropriate addition to your existing treatment
We’ll also explain what testosterone treatment may and may not help with, possible side effects, how treatment is used and the monitoring required.
Do I Need a Blood Test?
Not necessarily.
If you already have suitable, recent blood test results from your GP, existing HRT provider or another healthcare service, please bring these with you or provide them to us before your consultation.
Your prescribing clinician will review the results alongside your medical history, symptoms and current treatment.
If you don’t have appropriate recent results, or your clinician considers further investigations necessary, blood testing can be arranged through Aeternum Aesthetics.
Female Hormone Profile – £195
You will only be advised to have blood testing where it is clinically appropriate. Your clinician will explain which tests are required and when they should be performed.
Further blood testing may also be recommended as part of monitoring once treatment has commenced.
If Testosterone Is Appropriate for You
Following your assessment and review of any relevant investigations, your prescribing clinician will discuss whether testosterone supplementation is an appropriate option for you.
Where treatment is recommended, a prescription can be issued and you’ll receive clear instructions explaining how to use your treatment.
We’ll also discuss what to expect, potential side effects and when we need to review you.
Medication costs are charged separately.
Your 3-Month Follow-Up
If you commence testosterone treatment with Aeternum Aesthetics, we’ll arrange a follow-up approximately three months after starting treatment.
This gives us an opportunity to assess how you’re responding, discuss any changes in symptoms or potential side effects, review relevant blood results where required and ensure your treatment remains appropriate.
3-Month Follow-Up – £75
Your clinician will advise whether further blood testing is required as part of your ongoing monitoring.
Ongoing Prescriptions
Once you’re established on treatment, ongoing prescriptions can be provided where clinically appropriate.
Repeat Prescription – £45
Repeat prescriptions remain subject to clinical review and appropriate ongoing monitoring. From time to time, you may be asked to attend a further consultation or provide updated blood results before another prescription can be issued.
Medication costs are charged separately.
Treatment Price
Testosterone Supplementation Pricing
Initial Testosterone Consultation
£100
Female Hormone Profile Blood Test – if required
£195
3-Month Follow-Up
£75
Repeat Prescription
£45
Medication and any additional investigations are charged separately.
Do You Need Testosterone or a Full HRT Review?
We’re conscious that women come to us at very different stages of their menopause journey, which is why we offer different levels of support.
I’m happy with my existing HRT but want to explore testosterone.
Our Testosterone Add-On Service is designed specifically for women who are already established on HRT elsewhere and would like a focused assessment to explore whether testosterone may be appropriate.
I’d like my entire HRT treatment reviewed.
If your current HRT isn’t controlling your symptoms, you’d like to explore different treatment options, or you’d prefer our team to manage your hormone treatment more comprehensively, our Full Hormone & BHRT Service is likely to be more suitable.
