Testosterone and Menopause: Cutting Through the Noise

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Dr. Susan R Davis

* We have absolutely no safety data about giving super high levels of testosterone to otherwise well women including women on hormone therapy, then people will say yeah but what about people who transgender, yes but the people who transgender are not on estrogen and progesterone there just on testosterone, being on estrogen, being on progesterone and having high dose testosterone we don't know

In this webinar, Dr. Susan Davis discusses:

• Do testosterone levels change at menopause?

• Who might benefit from testosterone therapy?

• Is testosterone therapy safe?

 

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PREMENOPAUSAL and PERI+MENOPAUSAL women

 

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* MORE TESTOSTERONE IS NOT BETTER




LEVELS OF EVIDENCE

 

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Psychological & General Wellbeing

Cognitive Function

Dr. Davis

* I would say theory is out on this one

Testosterone: muscle mass/function and bone health

 

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Bone Density

 

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Summary & Safety

 

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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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