445. Testosterone Therapy for Women??
Episode description
Midlfe can be a roller coaster of changes - and none more destabilizing and confusing than the hormone shift that starts happening. Estrogen, progesterone, testosterone - what is happening in our bodies, and how in the world do we get control?
Mary asks: “I’m 50 years old and I’m really trying to educate myself on hormones and hormone therapies. I hear a lot about estrogen and progesterone, but the one that confuses me is testosterone. Why would a women need to take testosterone? What are some of the symptoms it can treat?”
In this shortie episode, we bring Dr. Kelly Casperson, a urologic surgeon and the author “You Are Not Broken”, back to the show. Dr. Casperson explains what’s going on hormonally and helps clear up some common hormonal confusion.
More Resources & Links
Listen to EP 402. Feeling Broken? UTI’s, Low Libido & Prolapse with Dr. Kelly Casperson
Grab Dr. Kelly Casperson’s Book “You Are Not Broken”
Listen to Dr. Kelly Casperson on the “You Are Not Broken” podcast here
Ask Megan your burning question here
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