Testosterone and Menopause: Every Women Should Know This

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Libido is incredibly complex!

* 14:09 Why Testosterone Alone Won’t Fix Your Libido And What Will

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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 plays a crucial role in women’s health during menopause, and for many of us, it’s the missing link in hormone therapy.

In this episode, I talk with Dr. Kelly Casperson, a top urologist and expert in prescribing testosterone for women, to clear up the confusion and misinformation. If you’ve been told no, if you’re not feeling like yourself, or if you’re just trying to understand what’s happening with your hormones, this conversation is for you.




We get into:

• Why testosterone matters for women in menopause beyond just libido
• The biggest myths about hormones and what doctors are still missing
• How to know if you’re a candidate and which tests are actually helpful
• What to say if your doctor won’t listen
• How testosterone can support energy, mood, sex, and identity
• What women in other countries already have access to and what might be coming soon

TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 Intro
1:11 Why Dr. Kelly Casperson Chose Urology and How It Led to a Focus on Women’s Sexual Health
3:00 The One Patient Story That Changed Everything
4:35 Testosterone 101: Why It’s the Dominant Hormone for Women Too
7:47 Can Women Take Hormones After Breast Cancer? Clearing Up the Confusion
12:47 The Truth About Testosterone Levels in Perimenopause and Menopause
14:09 Why Testosterone Alone Won’t Fix Your Libido And What Will
19:40 The Real Options for Women Without FDA-Approved Testosterone
21:49 What You Need to Know About Pellets, Compounding, and Gels
25:42 4 Side Effects of Testosterone: What’s Real and What’s Not
28:46 What is Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder?
30:00 Sex Is in Your Brain: Rewriting the Script and Why Medications Can Impact It
34:27 The Labia Minora and Why Hormones Matter More Than You Think
37:04 GSM and the One Hormone Most Women Can Safely Take
40:47 Actionable Steps Women Can Take Today

 

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post #5/6 (Go nuts!)

Thread 'Therapeutic options for treatment of Female Sexual Dysfunction'

Apr 18, 2022

Medical Treatment of Female Sexual Dysfunction (2022)
Rossella E. Nappi, MD, PhD, Lara Tiranini, MD, Ellis Martini, MD, David Bosoni, MD, Alessandra Righi, MD, Laura Cucinella, MD


INTRODUCTION

A sexual problem associated with personal distress in women qualifies as a female sexual dysfunction (FSD).1 Although sexual symptoms are quite common across the life span, “true” dysfunction is less prevalent because many biopsychosocial determinants influence attitudes to report distressing problems with desire, arousal, orgasm, or experiences of sexual pain.2...

• madman
• fsd; hssd; gsm; androgens; estrogens
• Replies: 14
• Forum: HRT in Women

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Thread 'Testosterone for Women | Dr. Kelly Casperson at FDA Menopause Hearing'

Jul 18, 2025

At the recent ‪@US_FDA‬ hearing on menopause and hormone therapy, Dr. Kelly Casperson addressed a critical gap in care: the absence of FDA-approved testosterone options for women. While testosterone is widely available and approved for men, women remain without regulated, evidence-based dosing — despite clear benefits.

In this 5-minute speech, Dr. Casperson highlights the science, the inequity, and why this matters for all genders.

• madman
• menopause; hrtl; testosterone; health
• Replies: 4
• Forum: HRT in Women

 

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Thread 'The need for FDA approved testosterone formulations in women, emphasizing that urologists are well-positioned to drive change in this space'

Saturday at 11:01 AM

* Winter explained that for a hormone replacement therapy to receive FDA approval, it must demonstrate safety and appropriate pharmacokinetics—specifically, its ability to raise hormone levels. Unlike other drug approvals, efficacy data is not required, as there is broad clinical consensus that restoring essential hormone levels is critical to overall health.

Ashley Winter, MD, discusses testosterone therapy for women

Ashley G. Winter, MD, reflects on the need for FDA approved testosterone formulations in women, emphasizing that urologists are well-positioned to drive change in this space.

www.urologytimes.com

Ashley G. Winter, MD, reflects on the need for FDA approved testosterone...

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