Low libido clinic

Stella is an online menopause clinic that offers fast relief for your symptoms. You can book online appointments with our friendly team of clinicians, who specialise in women’s health and menopause. They assess your health history and symptoms and can prescribe a range of treatments, such as testosterone and hormone replacement therapy (HRT).

Stella’s menopause app is included with all appointments. It has clinically reviewed information, videos and meditation tracks to help manage many menopause symptoms, including low libido. You can message our coaches, explore our menopause library and join regular webinars with our experts.

Testosterone is a hormone produced by your ovaries and adrenal glands, which plays a role in sex drive. Your testosterone levels and libido may be affected by several factors:

• Age. Your testosterone levels decline with age, which can impact your libido.
• Menopause. Changes in your oestrogen levels during menopause may cause symptoms, such as hot flushes, sleep disturbance, mood changes and low libido, among others. Those who experience a medically induced or surgical menopause have a sudden fall in testosterone, which may cause more severe symptoms.
• Stress. Relationship or financial difficulties, poor mental health, caring responsibilities or work overwhelm can impact your desire for sex.
• Medications. Some medications can affect your sex drive too.

This is why it is important to talk to a clinician if you have low libido, so they can work out the root cause and recommend the right treatment.

Testosterone is a recommended treatment for women with low libido symptoms and hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD) when hormone replacement therapy (HRT) has not helped. HSDD is when a lack of sexual desire disrupts your life for a long period of time and leaves you distressed.

A 2017 review found that women with low libido who took testosterone had:

• Greater satisfaction with sex
• More sex
• More orgasms
• Higher sex drive

Testosterone is most commonly prescribed as a gel or cream. It is a proven and widely prescribed treatment but testosterone gels are prescribed off-label for women, as they are actually intended for use by men with low testosterone levels. This is why only clinicians with the right experience can prescribe testosterone off-label.

Androfeme is a testosterone cream designed specifically for women during menopause. It has a lower concentration of testosterone compared with the testosterone gels currently available. 

Androfeme is only available in Australia and needs to be imported under a special licence and prescribed privately.

We can prescribe Tostran, Testogel and Androfeme if you are eligible following your consultation, assessment and blood test. 

You can only be prescribed testosterone if you have low libido. You also need to have been taking HRT for at least three months with your side effects and symptoms under control, except low libido.

Testosterone can only be prescribed to treat low libido in women. Some people say testosterone also helps with mood, brain fog, energy and aches and pains, but there is not enough scientific evidence to support these claims at the moment.

You can only be prescribed testosterone if you have low libido. You also need to have been taking HRT for at least three months with your side effects and symptoms under control, except low libido.

Book an appointment with our clinicians to find out if you are eligible for testosterone. 

Get started for £199, which includes:

• Initial 30-minute consultation
• Blood test at a clinic near you
• Follow-up appointment to discuss your results and treatment options
• Access to the Stella menopause app, which has clinically reviewed information to help manage many menopause symptoms, including low libido. You can message our coaches for support and join regular webinars.

A nurse can come to your home to take a blood test for an additional cost.

If testosterone is right for you, you pay for your medication plus £10 for your private prescription through our pharmacy partner. 

Medication costs start from £60 for 30 weeks of treatment and prices are shown before checkout. Medications prescribed privately do not have standardised costs like the NHS. Prices vary depending on what is prescribed.

If you have results from an NHS testosterone blood test that has checked your levels in the last three months, we will refund the cost of the blood test after your initial appointment.

Our customer care team is here to answer any questions you have, email hello@onstella.com.

We will explain the different types of testosterone available during your consultation. We can prescribe Tostran, Testogel and Androfeme if you are eligible following your consultation, assessment and blood test.

You will need a blood test so our clinicians can check if you are eligible for testosterone treatment. You can order a blood test through Stella or share the results from an NHS testosterone blood test that has checked your levels in the last three months.

If you take testosterone, we will check your testosterone levels 12 weeks after you start treatment. Your testosterone dose may be changed based on the results of your blood test. 

You will need a blood test every 6-12 months even if you notice an increase in your sex drive and your testosterone levels are in the recommended range.

If you’re taking testosterone for menopause, side effects are generally uncommon but can include excess hair growth, acne and weight gain. Our clinicians can offer guidance on managing any side effects and you can book a follow-up appointment if needed.

Yes, it is safe to order with the Stella menopause clinic. We offer a thorough assessment, consultations with clinicians experienced in prescribing testosterone and blood tests to check your testosterone levels. Our clinicians are British Menopause Society accredited.

You can only be prescribed testosterone if you have low libido. You also need to have been taking HRT for at least three months with your side effects and symptoms under control, except low libido.

Testosterone isn’t the right treatment for everyone. Our health questionnaire and clinical assessment will determine whether it is safe and appropriate for you.

There are many ways to treat low libido beyond testosterone, including hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and a healthier lifestyle. Our clinicians will recommend alternatives for you and make sure you have the best combination of treatments.

You can download our menopause app for access to lifestyle guidance for many symptoms, including low libido. It also offers unlimited wellness coaching, an extensive menopause library and regular online events with expert clinicians.

No. Our clinicians will only prescribe testosterone if you have been taking hormone replacement therapy for at least three months and your side effects and symptoms are under control, except for low libido.

Changing medication

You may notice side effects after starting testosterone. If side effects do not settle or your symptoms haven’t improved, your medication may need to be adjusted or changed. Email our care team at hello@onstella.com for support.

If you need to speak to a clinician, follow-up appointments cost £45 and prescriptions cost £10 (excludes medication).

Repeat prescriptions

We will email you before your prescription runs out after three months to invite you to complete a repeat assessment. We check that your treatment is working, if you have new symptoms and if your health history has changed.

You will need to book a follow-up appointment, which costs £45. Prescriptions cost £10 (excludes medication).

Our customer care team is here to answer any questions, email hello@onstella.com.

You can talk to our menopause-trained clinicians about your symptoms or treatment options by booking an online appointment.


Our clinician appointments are online and use a secure video platform where you can see the clinician during the consultation. When you book your appointment, we send you a secure video link that takes one click to join. You can use a laptop or mobile phone.

No, Stella does not replace your GP and the service they provide for your general health queries and support. Stella offers a fast, hassle-free way to evaluate if medication is suitable to ease your symptoms during menopause.

With your consent, we will send a clinical letter to your GP. It is important they update your healthcare records about any new prescriptions, as it may affect other medications or medical conditions.