Testosterone for Women: When Dosing Is Right, You Have Options
About this episode
This episode discusses the appropriate use of testosterone therapy in women, focusing on dosing, delivery methods, and the implications for health.
Testosterone is often misunderstood in women—and too often reduced to oversimplified or fear-based messaging. The reality is this: testosterone can be a safe and effective therapy for women—particularly for Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (HSDD) and other symptoms of low testosterone—when it is dosed appropriately. And that’s the key. When dosing is right—meaning carefully adjusted for female physiology and monitored over time—women are not limited to a single option. They can choose the delivery method that fits their body and their life. In this video, I walk you through: 🌿 What testosterone actually does in the female body 🌿 Common symptoms of low testosterone 🌿 When therapy may be appropriate 🌿 The difference between FDA-approved testosterone products for men and the formulations commonly used in women 🌿 How dosing is approached in women (low, individualized, and not one-size-fits-all) 🌿 The pros and cons of different delivery methods, including gels, injections, and pellets We also touch on emerging clinical experience and ongoing research exploring pellet dosing in women, including work in collaboration with Baylor College of Medicine. Early observations suggest…
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