Gaps in NHS access push Welsh menopausal women to online testosterone
In Wales, access to testosterone for post-menopausal women varies by health board, with some finding NHS prescriptions hard to obtain and turning to online or private sources. Experts warn about risks of unsupervised use and potential permanent side effects from high doses, urging a unified, monitored approach to prescribing and counselling, and highlighting the need for a licensed NHS option as NICE appraisal proceeds.
