Davina McCall effect sparks 800 per cent rise in women on testosterone to boost libido during menopause – but experts warn the popular claims may be ‘misleading’

The number of women being prescribed testosterone to boost flagging libido during menopause has risen eight-fold over five years.

A record 80,793 women were prescribed the hormone last year compared to 9,756 in 2020 following endorsements from celebrities including Davina McCall and Dame Prue Leith who credit testosterone for reinvigorating sex lives, boosting mood and easing brain fog and low energy.

The figures are thought to be just the tip of the iceberg as far more women may be

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