Ep. 5 | Why You Have No Sex Drive and No Motivation (Perimenopause + Testosterone)

This episode dives into one of the most frustrating - and least talked about - shifts of perimenopause: the crash in testosterone that leaves women feeling flat, tired, and disconnected from who they used to be. Dr. Greg explains why testosterone isn’t just about libido - it’s the hormone behind motivation, confidence, resilience, and drive.By the end, listeners will understand why that spark fades long before menopause, how stress and burnout drain the body’s reserves, and how to begin reigniting testosterone naturally using functional medicine principles that restore balance from the inside out.Key Takeaways:Testosterone fuels motivation, confidence, resilience, and libido - not just sex drive.Levels often decline in the late 30s and 40s, well before menopause.Chronic stress, poor sleep, blood sugar imbalance, and detox overload accelerate testosterone loss.Cortisol “steal” can divert pregnenolone away from DHEA and testosterone.Supporting the body first often restores hormones more effectively than jumping straight to replacement.Resources & Next Steps:Initial Eval Link: ⁠https://drgreg.practicebetter.io/#/5e8a349a2a982306d08c1c14/bookings?s=62290cf8c925874c9b56b394&step=date ⁠Hormone Symptom Tracker: Use our comprehensive tracker to map symptoms related to estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, cortisol, insulin, thyroid, vitamin D, and more. https://drgreg.practicebetter.io/#/5e8a349a2a982306d08c1c14/forms?f=6807f2f8c009a18d7c98e558Testing, Functional Hormone Panels & More:  Want to explore your functional lab markers more closely? Wondering about working with Dr. Greg and the team? Learn more about our functional medicine approach and care options at www.vitaefm.comAsk Dr. Greg a Question: Have a question you’d like Dr. Greg to answer on a future episode? Email us at [email protected] & Contact:Subscribe for weekly insights on hormones, gut health, detox, and women’s wellness. Got a question or want to inquire about becoming a patient? Send a message to our team! Email us at [email protected]:perimenopause symptoms, low testosterone in women, hormone balance, women’s health podcast, functional medicine, Dr Greg Mongeon, bioidentical hormones, menopause support, hormone therapy, DHEA, cortisol, insulin resistance, gut health, detox for women