AndroFeme is a testosterone cream made specifically for women. In the UK it is available on private prescription only, usually through a menopause clinic, after a consultation with a prescriber. It is not licensed as a product for women in the UK and cannot be bought over the counter, so it is prescribed off-label and imported.
What is AndroFeme?
AndroFeme 1% is a measured testosterone cream developed in Australia for women. Because women produce testosterone too, and levels fall around menopause, it is used to help with low sexual desire that has not improved on standard HRT alone. Being made for women, it allows the low doses women need, unlike products designed for men.
Is AndroFeme available in the UK?
There is no testosterone product licensed for women in the UK, so AndroFeme is not on the NHS as standard. Some private menopause clinics prescribe it off-label and import it. The alternative is a male testosterone gel, such as Testogel or Tostran, used at a much lower female dose. The British Menopause Society supports testosterone for menopausal women with low sexual desire where HRT alone has not been enough.
How to get AndroFeme in the UK
- •See a menopause service with prescribers experienced in testosterone.
- •Have a consultation to check it is clinically appropriate for you.
- •If suitable, you receive a private prescription, filled by a pharmacy that can source it.
- •Your levels are monitored with blood tests and reviewed over time.
Using it safely
Testosterone for women is used at low doses and should be monitored, including blood tests, to keep levels in the right range. It is normally used alongside HRT, not instead of it. Never buy testosterone from unregulated online sellers; the dose matters and it needs proper oversight.
How Solene fits
Solene is a nurse-led menopause service that treats the whole picture, not just hot flushes. A nurse prescriber working through a CQC-registered practice can assess whether testosterone is right for you, where clinically suitable, alongside the rest of your care, with no GP referral and no waiting list. Solene is the platform, not the clinical provider.
This article is general information, not medical advice. Whether testosterone is right for you is a decision to make with a qualified prescriber who knows your history.
Frequently asked questions
Is AndroFeme available on the NHS?
Not as standard. There is no testosterone product licensed for women in the UK, so it is usually accessed privately, off-label, through a menopause clinic.
Can I buy AndroFeme over the counter in the UK?
No. AndroFeme is prescription-only. It cannot be bought over the counter, and buying testosterone from unregulated sellers is not safe.
How do I get an AndroFeme prescription in the UK?
Through a private menopause clinic with prescribers experienced in testosterone, after a consultation confirms it is appropriate, with monitoring over time.
Is AndroFeme licensed in the UK?
No. It is not licensed as a product for women in the UK, so it is prescribed off-label and imported. Male gels at lower female doses are an alternative.
Do I need blood tests for AndroFeme?
Yes. Responsible prescribing includes blood tests before and during treatment to keep testosterone in the correct range for women.
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