Hormones

12 articles tagged “Hormones”

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Menopause Society: No Testosterone Justification Beyond HSDD

The Menopause Society 2025 meeting said testosterone in women is justified only for HSDD, not muscle, bone, heart, mood, or fatigue. What the evidence shows.

Testosterone in Women: 332-Patient Study Shows Energy, Mood Gains

A May 2026 study of 332 women on individualized testosterone therapy reports 84% energy gains and 90% quality-of-life improvement. What it means for HRT.

Women's Testosterone Test: When & What to Order

Test on days 3-7 of your cycle or results are wrong. Which panels to order, optimal vs normal ranges, and how to read your results.

Testosterone and Anxiety in Women: Low T and Mood

Women with low testosterone are 2x more likely to develop anxiety and depression. Here's the biology behind it — and what actually helps.

HRT vs TRT: What's the Difference?

HRT and TRT both involve hormones — but they target different problems. When to use which term, what's included, and why it matters for your treatment.

PCOS and Testosterone: Why Free T Matters Most

60-80% of PCOS women have high androgens, but total T misses the picture. How insulin drives free T up and when PCOS women actually need T therapy.

Testosterone for Women: Benefits, Doses & Risks

Most doctors don't test women's testosterone — even when symptoms are textbook. Complete guide: optimal ranges, cream vs injection, and what 1-5mg/day does.

Testosterone After 30: Real Decline Rates by Age

The '1% per year' stat is wrong for most men — actual decline depends on 3 factors. Real rates by decade from 40+ years of study data.

What Is Testosterone? Functions, Production & Key Facts

How testosterone is made, what it does, and why it declines. Covers the HPG axis, free vs total T, and reference ranges.

Protocols & Results

Progesterone and Testosterone in Women's HRT

Progesterone and testosterone interact in ways most HRT protocols ignore. Conversion pathways, dosing timing, and why you need both dialed in.

Testosterone for Menopause: Evidence and Benefits

Menopause drops testosterone by 50%+. The Global Consensus now supports hormone therapy for postmenopausal women. Benefits, guidelines, and protocols.

Testosterone for Perimenopause: Why Timing Matters

Perimenopause is the ideal window for testosterone intervention. Timeline, overlapping symptoms, and why early treatment produces better outcomes.