30: Testosterone - The Strength, Drive, and Confidence Hormone {HRT Series}
💪🏼 Today’s conversation focuses on testosterone — a hormone women absolutely produce and NEED, even though it’s often dismissed as a “male” hormone. In this episode, I explain how testosterone supports muscle tone, fat loss, drive, motivation, mood stability, cognitive sharpness, and sexual wellness. ❤️🔥
🤓 Inside this episode, we cover:
The myth that testosterone is only for men
How testosterone supports metabolism and motivation
Symptoms of low testosterone
Why women lose testosterone in midlife
Pellets vs transdermal vs injections (and why we avoid supraphysiologic doses)
How I test and monitors levels for safety
Optimal physiologic ranges for women
What to expect when testosterone is repleted
You’ll also hear real clinical insights into what women report when their testosterone is optimized — including more strength, more spark, more mental clarity, and a sense of returning to themselves.
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HRT series episodes (some upcoming- stay tuned!)
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