peri/post menopause; sexual health

Myths and misconceptions surrounding perimenopause and menopause

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/womens-health-by-heather-hirsch/id1423965506/ Health by Heather Hirsch is a podcast dedicated to uncovering and answering many of the myths and misconceptions surrounding perimenopause and menopause. Dr. Hirsch is an American board-certified internist who...
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- May 21, 2022
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Menopause Talks

Strategies for Putting the Va Back Into Your Voom — Dealing With Vaginal Dryness, Painful Sex, or Decreased Libido in Perimenopause and Menopause. Is your libido so low, sex so painful, or orgasms so rare that you often think: “not any night, honey!” Rest assured you are not alone. In this...
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- Apr 3, 2022
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- Forum: HRT in Women

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