260. Women and Testosterone
260. Women and Testosterone\n\nI join Dr. Harper on her \u201cWomen\u2019s Power Hour\u201d in the UK on IG live and it was such a good chat she let me have the audio for the podcast. \n\nDr. Kelly Casperson and Dr. Harper discuss the\nimportance of testosterone for women's health, including muscle mass, metabolism, mental health, and the health of the genitourinary tract. They address common questions and misconceptions about testosterone, such as why it isn\u2019t easy to prescribe and the normal ranges for women. They also explore the use of testosterone in the treatment of genetic urinary syndrome of menopause and its potential benefits for breast cancer survivors. The conversation highlights the need for personalized hormone therapy and the importance of considering other factors that may impact libido and overall well-being.\n\nWhy are there many urologists who are experts in female pelvic health and hormones? \n\nThere are no \u201cperfect\u201d testosterone levels; we don\u2019t treat it to a level, but rather, there is a range. \n\nHow Testosterone helps with genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM).\n\nIn perimenopause, sometimes testosterone is the first thing we start for symptoms. \n\nSometimes testosterone supplementation takes several months to have effects. \n\nWhat to do if you don\u2019t feel effects.\xa0 Dr. Harper shares some tips and tricks. \n\nTestosterone is important for women's health,\nincluding muscle mass, metabolism, mental health, and the health of the genital, urinary tract.\n\nThere are misconceptions and challenges surrounding the prescription of testosterone for women, including the lack of a female-licensed product and the off-label use of male testosterone products.\n\nTestosterone can be beneficial for women with\ngenetic urinary syndrome of menopause and breast cancer survivors, but individualized treatment and monitoring of hormone levels are important.\n\nHormone therapy should be personalized, and\nother factors that may impact libido and overall well-being should be considered.\n\nTestosterone positively affects brain function and mental clarity, which can greatly improve the quality of life for women.\n\nShould we use hormones for preventative health?\n\nWe make estrogen via the androgen pathway. \n\nReasons that we benefit from testosterone. \n\nThere is no female-licensed product in either\nthe UK or the USA. https://www.instagram.com/drshahzadiharper/\n\nhttps://theharperclinic.com/\n\nFirmTech sponsors this podcast today. Go to\n\u2060myfirmtech.com\u2060 and enter code NOTBROKEN for 15% off today.\n\nOur other amazing podcast sponsors \n\nTo learn more about Via vaginal moisturizer from Solv Wellness, visit\xa0via4her.com\xa0for 30% off your first purchase of any product. Discount automatically applied at checkout.\n\nWomen of all ages deserve to feel fantastic.\nAnd we can\u2014because there is relief to be found. Go to \u2060myalloy.com\u2060\nto start your virtual appointment today. Use code NOTBROKEN20 it's good for $20\noff any purchase, one time use, and expires July 31, 2024\n\nListen to my Tedx Talk: Why we need adult sex ed \n\nTake my NEW Adult Sex Ed Master Class:\nhttps://www.kellycaspersonmd.com/adult-sex-ed\n\nJoin my membership to get these episodes ASAP, a private facebook group to discuss and my private accountability group for your health, hormones and life support!\n\nwww.kellycaspersonmd.com/membership\n\n\n--- \n\nSend in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kj-casperson/message\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices