menopause; sex; hrt; testosterone; estrogen

Sex After Menopause, Part 2: Questions & Answers

We didn't get to all of your questions during our February Menopause Talk or at the Menoposium — we also know you may have many more. Dr. Sheryl Kingsberg has agreed to come back for our April Menopause Talk. We are devoting the session to Questions & Answers on painful sex, low libido...
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Sex After Menopause: A Series of Unfortunate — But Fortunately Addressable — Events

Do you find yourself preferring a Netflix show (a rerun, no less) to a night of intimacy (even with yourself)? Then this Menopause Talk is for you. And Dr. Sheryl Kingsberg, our esteemed speaker, is the one to learn from. A professor, prolific researcher, and writer, Dr. Kingsberg’s vast areas...
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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