Here's what the experts have to say.
Testosterone for women around menopause is discussed in relation to libido, mood, muscle, bone, and brain topics, with experts presenting evidence and dosing discussions differently. Sources note product approval status and side-effect topics as they present them. Individual assessment and monitoring are presented as provider topics in these sources.
Dr. Gunter discusses testosterone and menopause, separating fact from fiction.
Dr. Gunter discusses testosterone promotion for mood, muscles, brain health, and bone health as she presents the topic in the preview. The full text is paywalled, with a public preview on the page. She frames the post around questions she sees about testosterone. Readers are directed to the source for her full discussion of evidence and risks.
Dr. Gunter summarizes meeting discussion of testosterone voice effects in this post.
Dr. Gunter notes that testosterone can lower the voice even when dosed appropriately, as presented at the meeting she summarizes. She discusses that blood levels were presented as not predicting this effect in that summary. She lists this among eight takeaways from the Menopause Society meeting. This source is her summary of conference lectures.
Dr. Attia discusses testosterone topics for women in this AMA episode.
The episode outline includes estrogen, progesterone, bioidentical hormones, and testosterone topics for women. The show notes list discussion of FDA-approved hormone therapy formulations. It also includes discussion of compounding pharmacies and considerations listed in the notes. The full episode is subscriber-only, with a public preview and show notes.
Dr. Haver discusses testosterone therapy topics in this menopause episode.
The episode covers estrogen and testosterone therapy topics in its outline, including timing and individual assessment as presented by the program. Dr. Haver discusses hormone replacement therapy in relation to menopause symptoms. She discusses hormone therapy alongside nutrition, resistance training, sleep, and supplements. This is a broad episode rather than a testosterone-only guide.
Dr. Casperson discusses hormone education including timelines in this episode.
The episode summary lists discussion of estrogen application, vaginal estrogen routines, and oral progesterone. It also lists discussion of timelines for hormone therapy as presented in the episode. The conversation includes individualized approaches to hormone decisions, per the description. This episode is presented through a guest's experience as well as Dr. Casperson's discussion.
Dr. Brighten discusses hormone topics as part of a broader perimenopause episode.
Dr. Brighten discusses progesterone and estrogen hormone changes in perimenopause as she presents them. She mentions hormone topics to discuss with a provider in later perimenopause stages. She presents hormone decisions as individual discussions with a provider. These topics are part of a broader perimenopause discussion.
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