51. Testosterone in Perimenopause: Not Just for Libido

Feb 5, 2025 · 16 min · Season 1 · Episode 51 · 19.1 MB

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Testosterone is not just about getting your mojo back in the bedroom—although, that's a pretty nice bonus! It really is SO much more than that, especially for us perimenopausal women.

It plays a huge role in your energy levels, mood, muscle strength, and even how well you recover after exercise. It's just as important as estrogen and progesterone in helping us feel our best.

In this episode, we covered:

How testosterone impacts energy, muscle, strength, brain function & confidence
What to know about testing testosterone
Why 'normal' testosterone levels don't tell you the full story
PCOS in perimenopause
Types of testosterone hormone replacement therapy for women
Side effects of testosterone hormone replacement
Alternatives to testosterone hormone replacement

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Sources:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31353194/

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7098532/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36585396/

https://womenshealth.obgyn.msu.edu/blog/testosterone-may-protect-memory-women

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21058750/

https://www.news-medical.net/health/The-Role-of-Vitamin-D-in-Hormonal-Balance.aspx

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