menopause; hrt; testosterone; sexual health

Testosterone and Menopause: Every Women Should Know This

Libido is incredibly complex! * 14:09 Why Testosterone Alone Won’t Fix Your Libido And What Will Most women are never told the full story about testosterone. It’s often framed as a “male hormone” or reduced to just being about sex — if it’s mentioned at all. But the truth is, testosterone...
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- Jul 30, 2025
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Testosterone with Dr. Lauren Streicher

Libido.....multifactorial! 09:11 The Complex Nature of Libido and Testosterone https://www.excelmale.com/threads/truth-about-testosterone-and-your-libido.27389/ In this conversation, Dr. Kelly Casperson and Dr. Lauren Streicher discuss the topic of testosterone. They address the...
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- Sep 13, 2024
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Testosterone and women

Dr. Catherine Coward – patient case study, Dr. Catherine Coward – testosterone & women, Dr. Dan Reisel & Aini Kamal – overview of evidence for testosterone in women, Panel Discussion with Hayley Berry, Andrew Melvin, Dr. Dan Reisel & Dr. Catherine Coward
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- Jun 16, 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