Why Nobody Told You Testosterone Was This Important

Testosterone is one of the most abundant hormones in a woman's body. Yet it is one of the least talked about, least tested, and most misunderstood. Women make testosterone in three different places, use it for everything from bone density to brain health, and can lose it at any age. Not just in menopause. And most doctors are still not checking for it. In this episode of Hello Hormones, I break down everything you actually need to know about testosterone, where it comes from, what it does, how to test it the right way, and what your options are if you ever want to give it a go. Because you deserve to walk into your next appointment knowing exactly what to ask for.   What's Discussed: (00:00) Why testosterone is not just a male hormone. (01:18) The three places your body produces testosterone. (03:16) Why not all women lose testosterone at the same rate. (04:13) Everything testosterone does beyond libido: bones, muscle, mood, and brain health. (05:02) How to test testosterone properly and why mass spec testing changes everything. (08:04) The testosterone-estradiol ratio and why timing matters before starting therapy. (10:20) Side effects to watch for and why low and slow is always the right approach. (11:58) Why there is still no FDA approved testosterone for women. (15:23) How to use the men's gel off-label and what the right dose actually looks like. (17:03) Vaginal testosterone and DHEA and what they can do for pelvic floor health.   ✍️ FREE GUIDES: Top 7 Perimenopause Myths You Need to Stop Believing ASAP: www.drcarriejones.com/myths Hormones 101 Cheat Sheet: www.drcarriejones.kit.com/hormones101   The Perimenopause & Menopause Labs Test Checklist: www.drcarriejones.kit.com/labtestchecklist  The Symptoms of The Perimenopausal Transition (WTF…) Ebook: www.drcarriejones.kit.com/perimenopausesymptom   Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: www.drcarriejones.kit.com/stagesofperimenopause   Thanks to our Sponsor! Timeline Nutrition:  Support your cells and how you age with Mitopure® Gummies from Timeline. Visit timeline.com/DRCARRIE and save up to 39% OFF your Mitopure® Gummies.  Cozy Earth: Head to cozyearth.co