SMH
·australia
·9 days ago
Testosterone prescriptions surge among Australian women and men seeking mood and strength
Testosterone use is surging among women and men seeking improved mood, libido, and strength, driven partly by social media influencers and high-profile figures. Medical approval exists only for postmenopausal women with low libido, yet prescriptions in Australia rose from 1,800 in 2016 to nearly 34,000 in 2025.
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Published 01 Aug 2026, 19:00 UTC · Updated 01 Aug 2026, 19:11 UTC
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