Testosterone explained: what it does for women in midlife

While it's often thought of as a male hormone, women also produce testosterone, and levels start to decline from early adulthood. Liz explores how it can help women in midlife and discusses emerging research into the benefits not just for libido, but also mood and cognition. She also shares her own experience of taking testosterone.Plus: how to treat spotty upper arms, ways to support low vitamin D, what counts as a healthy ferritin level and can nicotine patches help with long covid symptoms?Also in this episode:·     What is a normal ferritin level in midlife?·     How can I access testosterone from my GP?·     Signs it might be time to start HRT·     Natural ways to increase iron absorption·     Treating bumpy skin on upper arms·     Will nicotine patches help with fatigue and brain fog?·     Sunlight and supplements for low vitamin D·     How testosterone can help with more than a low libidoLinks in this episode:·     Podcast on why Liz wouldn’t be without testosterone·     Podcast with Sarah Pugh on daylight, weight and metabolism·     Ameliorate body lotion·     More information on NAC·     Balance hormone app·     Use code LIZLOVES for 15% off Wild Nutrition Iron Plus·     Use code LIZLOVES for 15% off BioCare Iron Complex·     Use code LIZLOVES for 15% off BetterYou Iron Oral Spray·     MyCircadian app·     D Minder appGet in touch with a question for Liz:·     Email: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com·     WhatsApp: 07518 471 846More from Liz:·     How To Age·     A Better Second Half·     Follow Liz on Instagram·     Follow Liz Earle Wellbeing on InstagramHost: Liz EarleProducer: Lynnike Swerts (Fresh Air Production)Content Writer: Lucy ParleyHead of Brand: Ellie SmithSome links may be affiliate links, which help support the show at no extra cost to you. Read our Affiliate Policy for more information.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.