Steroids are any artificial hormone, prescribed for a sinus infection. Sex hormones such as testosterone may be given to you by your doctor because of a shortage of your own natural supply. Men often lose testosterone in their forties, fifties, and sixties and it is very important that you are supplemented to bring your levels to normal. Not only for sexual function, but your heart and many other organs of the body are helped by healthy testosterone levels. Be aware that often times testosterone can cause weight gain, acne, and is not to be used for the purpose of increasing athletic performance especially when taken in dosages that are beyond what your doctor recommends. Women are often given estrogen when they are menopausal which helps deal with low libido vaginal dryness and hot flashes. There are controversial treatments that cycle estradiol and progesterone that facilitates menstrual cycles and the reasoning is that it rejuvenates a woman. These are again controversial treatments and are only done by specialists in the field and I am not recommending that you do so.