Testosterone, Estrogen & Menopause: Dr. Kelly Casperson Unpacks FDA Women’s Health Breakthroughs + The Future of HRT & Mental Health

madman · 2025-08-21T19:31:43-0500

In this episode of You Are Not Broken, Dr. Kelly Casperson recaps the recent FDA event dedicated to women’s health, spotlighting the critical role of hormones like testosterone and estrogen. She shares key insights from expert panels, explains why better education and prescribing practices are urgently needed among physicians, and reveals exciting details about her upcoming book on menopause. Kelly also explores the mental health impact of hormonal changes during perimenopause and offers a preview of her nationwide book tour aimed at rewriting the conversation around midlife health.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Podcast Growth
02:24 Insights from the FDA Event
05:21 The Need for Female Dose Testosterone
08:19 Diversity in Hormone Discussions
10:49 The Importance of Hormones in Aging
13:17 Book Launch and Pre-Order Details
16:21 Upcoming Book Tour
18:44 Hormones and Mental Health
21:45 Preventative Use of Hormones
24:13 Animal Hormone Replacement Therapy
27:09 Conclusion and Call to Action

madman · 2025-08-21T19:36:47-0500

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.