- A review by University College London found insufficient evidence to support social media claims that testosterone improves brain fog and memory during menopause.
- Researchers analysed five studies involving 244 post-menopausal women and found no statistically significant improvements in cognitive function among those taking testosterone.
- Study authors emphasised that the findings reflect a lack of sufficient quality research rather than definitive proof that testosterone has no effect on cognition.
- Prescriptions for testosterone have increased across NHS and private UK clinics, while the NHS website states that testosterone gel or cream can help to improve low libido for some women.
- A Cardiff University trial involving 400 women is underway to further investigate whether testosterone impacts cognition, motivation, and energy levels, with results due in 2029.
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