Women in Wales are reportedly posing as men to obtain testosterone from online pharmacies after facing difficulties accessing NHS prescriptions, according to menopause specialist Dr Michelle Olver. She says referrals for post-menopausal women have risen sharply, but access varies between health boards, leaving some women seeking the hormone through unregulated routes. Olver has warned that improper use can result in dangerously high testosterone levels and permanent side effects, including voice deepening, hair loss and clitoral enlargemen