Bringing testosterone levels up to normal for women who lose ovarian function owing to early natural menopause or hysterectomy is of no good shows research. Before age 40 ovaries stop functioning in about 1 percent of women without some obvious genetic abnormality to blame bringing on an early menopause. Called 'primary ovarian insufficiency' or POI the condition can spell not only infertility and other physical problems but also depression and decreased quality of life. (Read: Menopause - dealing with its signs and symptoms) Adding back lost oestrogen and progesterone helps. But ovaries normally produce testosterone too which has mental and physical effects. According
