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Postmenopausal Testosterone

Meaning

Postmenopausal testosterone refers to the circulating levels of the androgen hormone testosterone in women who have transitioned through menopause, typically characterized by the permanent cessation of menstrual cycles and ovarian function. While often considered a male hormone, testosterone remains a vital neurosteroid and metabolic hormone in women, synthesized primarily by the adrenal glands and the ovaries’ stromal tissue. Maintaining optimal levels is clinically relevant for preserving bone mineral density, muscle mass, sexual function, and neurocognitive health in the aging female.