Testosterone in Women: The Hormone We’re Finally Talking About
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Testosterone in Women: The Hormone We’re Finally Talking About
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Testosterone is not just a male hormone — it is a critical hormone in women’s health, influencing libido, muscle mass, metabolism, mood, cognition, motivation, exercise recovery, and overall vitality.
In this episode of Polished Beauty, Dr. Daisy Ayim takes a science-backed deep dive into testosterone in women, including how androgen levels shift throughout a woman’s lifespan, especially during perimenopause and menopause.
This episode explores:
• total vs. free testosterone
• SHBG and hormone balance
• symptoms associated with low androgen states
• testosterone therapy in women • pellets, creams, and compounded hormones
• risks, side effects, and over-treatment
• Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (HSDD)
• fitness, body composition, and metabolic health
• the rise of hormone optimization clinics
• evidence-based medicine vs. wellness marketing
Dr. Ayim also discusses the controversy surrounding testosterone therapy in women, including the reality that there is currently no FDA-approved testosterone formulation specifically designed for women in the United States.
A nuanced, medically grounded conversation about testosterone hormone, aging, vitality, sexual wellness, and modern women’s health.