Testosterone is one of a group of hormones known as androgens, which in larger quantities produce male traits and reproductive characteristics. However, women also produce testosterone, along with the sex hormones oestrogen and progesterone, and it is vital to well-being.
This is a companion discussion topic for the original article at https://patient.info/news-and-features/what-you-need-to-know-about-testosterone-and-menopause