When it comes to women’s health, few topics create more concern than breast cancer. Every year, countless women are reminded to “watch their hormones,” often hearing that hormones—especially estrogen—can fuel breast cancer growth.
But what if one hormone actually helps *protect* against breast cancer instead? New research suggests that’s exactly what testosterone may do.
At Revitalizing Health & Hormones, we believe knowledge is power. Understanding how your hormones truly affect your body can help you make confident, informed decisions for your health—not ones based on fear or misinformation.
What the Study Found
A landmark 10-year observational study published in *Maturitas* followed over 1,200 women who received subcutaneous testosterone pellet therapy, with or without a small amount of anastrozole (a medication that helps prevent estrogen from rising too high).
The results were eye-opening:
- Women treated with testosterone pellets had significantly lower rates of breast cancer than national averages.
- The study found only 142 breast cancer cases per 100,000 women per year, compared to 300–325 per 100,000 in women who never received hormone therapy.
- Even more remarkably, women who stayed consistent with their testosterone therapy saw that number drop to just 73 per 100,000—less than one-fourth of the national rate.
Researchers concluded that maintaining a healthy balance of testosterone relative to estrogen may have a protective effect on breast tissue—helping to prevent the very disease many women fear hormones might cause.
Why Testosterone Matters for Women
Testosterone isn’t just a “male” hormone. In women, it plays a vital role in:
- Maintaining muscle and bone strength
- Supporting mood, energy, and focus
- Enhancing libido and sexual wellness
- Balancing other hormones, like estrogen
When testosterone levels drop—or estrogen becomes dominant—the body’s natural balance shifts. That imbalance can contribute to fatigue, weight gain, mood changes, and possibly, increased cancer risk.
By restoring optimal testosterone levels through customized pellet therapy, women can not only improve how they feel but also support long-term hormonal health and breast protection.
Safety and Science Working Together
Unlike traditional estrogen or estrogen–progestin therapies, which have been shown to increase breast cancer risk, this study found the opposite effect with testosterone.
The therapy used in the research—subcutaneous testosterone implants (tiny pellets placed under the skin)—delivers a steady, natural release of hormone without the spikes and fluctuations seen with oral or topical options.
For some women, combining testosterone with a very low dose of anastrozole helps keep estrogen levels balanced while maintaining the benefits of testosterone.
The Bottom Line
This groundbreaking research reinforces what we see every day at Revitalizing Health & Hormones: When hormones are properly balanced, they support your body’s natural ability to thrive—not harm it.
If you’ve been hesitant about hormone therapy because of breast cancer fears, it may be time to take another look at the science.
Your Hormones. Your Health. Your Confidence.
At Revitalizing Health & Hormones, we specialize in safe, individualized hormone optimization using evidence-based protocols, including testosterone pellet therapy for both women and men.
We serve Eau Claire, Altoona, Chippewa Falls, and surrounding areas—helping you restore energy, vitality, and balance at every stage of life.
📞 Call (715) 666-4313 or message us today to schedule your consultation and learn more about hormone therapy options that protect and empower your health.
