July 3, 2026, 2:22 pm | Read time: 2 minutes
Tori Spelling, 53, is going through a major transition. Not only did she finalize her divorce from ex-husband Dean McDermott at the end of 2025, but the actress also seems to be experiencing menopause. At least, she recently spoke publicly about undergoing hormone replacement therapy and the hope she places in its effects.
While Tori Spelling is currently in a dating slump and not very interested in going out with men, she seems to speculate that this might change soon. Her expectation: that hormone therapy will rekindle her desire for sex.
Soon More Desire?
In an interview with Michael Rosenbaum for the podcast “Inside You,” Spelling shared that she is single and not currently dating men. “I’m so focused on work and the kids that I’m not in my ‘I-want-to-date era’ right now,” said the mother of five. “I’m divorced, I’m a mom, and I don’t need to go out to dinner all the time.” The thought of meeting someone and making small talk is exhausting. Casual sexual encounters don’t appeal to the 53-year-old at the moment either. However, regarding that, Tori Spelling expects her attitude might soon change. “I just started hormone replacement therapy and was told my sex drive will skyrocket.”
Hormone Replacement Therapy in Menopause
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is a possible treatment to alleviate symptoms during menopause. The therapy involves administering estrogen and often progestin to the body, which decline during menopause. The treatment can help with hot flashes, sleep disturbances, depressive moods, and intimate area discomfort. It can also alleviate other symptoms that significantly impact the quality of life and performance of some women.1
In some cases, HRT is also used to treat loss of libido. The effect of hormone therapies on sexual desire in menopausal women has long been a subject of research. There is evidence of libido-enhancing effects.2,3 Dr. Yael Adler, a specialist in dermatology, venous medicine, and nutritional medicine (DGEM), also sees loss of libido as a reason for hormone therapy, especially when it causes distress. “If you’re suffering from symptoms, then it serves the purpose of hormone therapy. It’s not about wellness, but about alleviating the woman’s suffering,” she explained in a previous FITBOOK interview.