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In this episode, Dr. Brandon and Dr. Morgentaler discuss the critical but often overlooked role of testosterone in women, its impact on sexual health, mood, and overall well-being, and why proper diagnosis and treatment remain essential yet challenging.
- 00:25 – The Overlooked Hormone: Testosterone in Women Testosterone is frequently overlooked in women’s healthcare, with many doctors failing to consider it in hormone replacement therapy.
- 02:02 – Challenges in Testosterone Therapy for Women: The lack of FDA-approved testosterone products for women creates barriers, forcing them to rely on off-label use of men’s treatments.
- 05:21 – Testosterone’s Role in Female Sexual Health: Testosterone enhances sexual satisfaction, arousal, lubrication, and mood, though misconceptions about its effects persist.
- 12:01 – Beyond Sex: Other Benefits of Testosterone: Testosterone also supports energy, muscle strength, mood, and even reduces stress incontinence in women.
- 18:38 – Understanding Testosterone Levels and Treatment: Free testosterone levels, not total levels, are key to understanding deficiencies, with treatment guided by symptoms rather than rigid targets.
