5 Testosterone Myths Busted: What Women NEED to Know

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We’ve been told testosterone is a “male” hormone—but that’s just not true. In this quick, no-BS video, Dr. Kelly Casperson clears up the biggest myths about testosterone and why it actually matters for women’s health too.

From mood and energy to libido and even fertility, testosterone plays a powerful role in your body. Dr. Casperson also dives into the truth about testosterone therapy: Is it legal? Safe? Who is it for? The answers might surprise you.

 

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Thread 'Demystifying Testosterone in Women'

Aug 22, 2024

Takeaways

*Testosterone is an important hormone for women and has benefits beyond just libido.

*There are many misconceptions and biases against testosterone in women.

*Hormone replacement therapy, including testosterone, can be a safe and effective option for women.

*Individualized treatment and monitoring of hormone levels is important for optimal results.

*More research and education are needed to better understand and utilize testosterone in women.

In this episode, Dr. Kelly Casperson and Caroline Labouchere discuss...

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• women; testosterone; hrt; health
• Replies: 10
• Forum: HRT in Women

 

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Thread 'Estradiol & Testosterone Testing in Menopause: Why Inaccurate Hormone Lab Results Could Be Putting Your Health at Risk'

Aug 7, 2025

* The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has established a program to standardize and improve the measurement of steroid hormones, including E2 and T, using liquid chromatography-tandem MS (LC-MS/MS). In addition, the CDC has partnered to establish postmenopausal reference ranges for T and is developing reference intervals for E2. Minimizing some of the technical limitations of the current immunoassays and MS assays should provide better and more accurate assays for patient care.


* Equilibrium dialysis combined with a MS assay is...

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• menopause; hrt; t/e2; testing/assays
• Replies: 7
• Forum: HRT in Women

 

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Thread 'Testosterone in Women: Myths, Benefits & Risks of HRT After Menopause'

Aug 31, 2025

21:44 How Can Women Measure Testosterone Accurately?

* everybody's sensitivity to testosterone and to estrogen varies otherwise it would be a one size fits all




51:29 What Are The Safety Considerations For Testosterone Therapy?

* if women use too much they will get masculinization including clitoromegaly and voice change and scalp hairloss

In today’s episode, I’m joined by Professor Susan Davis, an endocrinologist and one of the world’s leading experts on hormones in women’s health...

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• menopause; testosterone; hrt; health
• Replies: 7
• Forum: HRT in Women

 

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Thread 'The Changes Women’s Health Cannot Afford to Delay'

Jan 1, 2026

2026 Goals

The Changes Women’s Health Cannot Afford to Delay

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KELLY CASPERSON, MD
DEC 29, 2025


The past decade (or 2025 for that matter) has shown that progress in women’s health does not result from being polite, patient, or quiet. It advances when individuals speak uncomfortable truths openly and persistently, prompting necessary change.

Below are my 2026 goals. They are clear, direct, and necessary.

1. Deregulate Testosterone​

2. FDA-Approved, Female-Dosed Testosterone​

3. Over-the-Counter Vaginal Estrogen​

4. Let Educators Talk About Sex and Vulvas...​

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• menopause; hrt; testosterone; women's health
• Replies: 1
• Forum: HRT in Women