68 – Testosterone: Why is it so hard to access?
From The Dr Louise Newson Podcast by Dr Louise Newson
May 21, 2026 · 30 min · Season 2 · Episode 68
About this episode
Dr Louise Newson discusses the challenges women face in accessing testosterone treatment with Dr Susan Hardwick-Smith.
Why are so many women denied testosterone? In this episode, Dr Louise Newson is joined by US menopause specialist Dr Susan Hardwick-Smith for a vital conversation about testosterone and why so many women are still being denied treatment that could transform their lives. Drawing on both personal and clinical experience, Louise and Susan discuss the widespread misunderstanding surrounding testosterone inwomen, why symptoms of hormone deficiency are so often dismissed as stress or depression and the importance of individualised care. They explore how hormones affect the brain, energy,motivation, cognition and long-term health, not just libido, and why current guidelines often fail to reflect what doctors see in real-life practice. We hope you love the podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure to follow us, leave a 5-star rating and share it with someone who might find it helpful. LET'S CONNECT Subscribe here 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@menopause_doctor Website 👉 https://www.drlouisenewson.co.uk/ Instagram 👉 / @drlouisenewsonpodcast LinkedIn 👉 / https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlouisenewson/ TikTok 👉 / https://www.tiktok.com/@drlouisenewson Spotify 👉…
People in this episode
Host: Dr Louise Newson
Guest: Dr Susan Hardwick-Smith
Topics covered
- testosterone
- menopause
- hormone therapy
- women's health
- individualized care
- mental health
- clinical experience
Keywords
- testosterone
- menopause
- hormone deficiency
- women's health
- individualized care
- mental health
- libido
- cognition
- energy
- motivation
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