menopause; estrogen; testosterone; hrt

Q&A with Dr. Alison Shea on Menopause

Dr. Alison Shea hosts an audience Q&A on menopause at the Women's Health Symposium in Calgary, presented by Calgary Health Foundation, the University of Calgary’s O’Brien Institute, and the Sex, Gender, and Women’s Health Research Hub.
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- Jul 22, 2025
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- Forum: HRT in Women
Menopause & Hormone Therapy

In this podcast, Dr. Christine Vicaro, Dr. Kelly Kerson, and Dr. Rachel Rubin discuss menopause and hormone therapy, emphasizing the importance of educating and empowering women to seek appropriate treatment for their symptoms. They address the misconceptions and fears surrounding hormone...
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- Dec 7, 2023
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TRT Hormone Predictor Widget

Understanding Your Hormones

Estradiol (E2)

A form of estrogen produced from testosterone. Important for bone health, mood, and libido. Too high can cause side effects; too low can affect well-being.

DHT

Dihydrotestosterone is a potent androgen derived from testosterone. Affects hair growth, prostate health, and masculinization effects.

Free Testosterone

The biologically active form of testosterone not bound to proteins. Directly available for cellular uptake and biological effects.

Scientific Reference

Lakshman KM, Kaplan B, Travison TG, Basaria S, Knapp PE, Singh AB, LaValley MP, Mazer NA, Bhasin S. The effects of injected testosterone dose and age on the conversion of testosterone to estradiol and dihydrotestosterone in young and older men. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2010 Aug;95(8):3955-64.

DOI: 10.1210/jc.2010-0102 | PMID: 20534765 | PMCID: PMC2913038