I understand....I couldn't give my husband permission either....but some can and it takes the pressure off you.
I agree with what you say.....women seem to deteriorate in all ways and I don't think that men get that..I would love to switch places for a few days.

TMI, but I was your age when things weren't....quite right. The very first sign was insomnia. Then it was libido, then depression....

My levels tested "within range". My problem with that is that they don't know what YOUR normal is...so it's really a false test...
I finally got up the courage to say 'listen...I want my libido back'. After all, I did miss the vibrancy and the excitement and the energy.
Since, at the time, I didn't need estrogen too, I was prescribed testosterone. I can't tell you how wonderful it was. I had energy again, I had a zest for life that I thought was simply lost due to aging...

I am not saying it would work for everyone....it had no effect on a friend....but how can it hurt? The worst that will happen is nothing...except for maybe a few hairs where you don't want them...but I, for one, am willing to deal with that.

(OTC did nothing for me)