The Overlooked Benefits of Testosterone in Women (From a Leading Hormone Expert)

In this episode, Dr. Brandon and Dr. Morgentaler discuss the critical but often overlooked role of testosterone in women, its impact on sexual health, mood, and overall well-being, and why proper diagnosis and treatment remain essential yet challenging. 00:25 The Overlooked Hormone: Testosterone in Women Testosterone is frequently overlooked in women's healthcare, with many doctors failing to consider it in hormone replacement therapy. 02:02 Challenges in Testosterone Therapy for Women The lack of FDA-approved testosterone products for women creates barriers, forcing them to rely on off-label use of men's treatments. 05:21 Testosterone's Role in Female Sexual Health Testosterone enhances sexual satisfaction, arousal, lubrication, and mood, though misconceptions about its effects persist. 12:01 Beyond Sex: Other Benefits of Testosterone Testosterone also supports energy, muscle strength, mood, and even reduces stress incontinence in women. 18:38 Understanding Testosterone Levels and Treatment Free testosterone levels, not total levels, are key to understanding deficiencies, with treatment guided by symptoms rather than rigid targets. With Dr. Abraham Morgentaler and Dr. Marianne Brandon Listen to the podcast on all of your favorite platforms: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ec/podcast/the-sex-doctors/id1761813985?l=en-GB Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0apSFzquJXKoOGnmI6ndgT?si=e5a1e482c7ca46c7 Find us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesexdoctors?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesexdoctors YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thesexdoctorspod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesexdoctor LinkedIn (Dr. Abraham): https://www.linkedin.com/in/abraham-morgentaler-md-81628b6 LinkedIn (Dr. Marianne): https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariannebrandon-59224513 X (Dr. Abraham): https://x.com/DrMorgentaler X (Dr. Marianne): https://x.com/drbrandon #WomenTestosterone #SexualHealth #TestosteroneTherapy