Testosterone: beyond libido | The Dr Louise Newson Podcast

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@burg3g Жыл бұрын

The truly grotesque fact of our world is my 18 year old son could request and receive, any amount of female hormones no questions asked and be celebrated in his decision. However, I his menopausal mother have to justify HRT to retain my female hormones. This world is truly upside down.

@stephanienewton6618 11 ай бұрын

True 😢

@Susieq26754 10 ай бұрын

The male doctor population wants women dead. Truth.

@jeepgurl1379 9 ай бұрын

Indeed!

@lolakathol4109 8 ай бұрын

My GP wouldn’t prescribe it to me, so I went to a women’s clinic and finally got a prescription for it. I have a compound cream. Been using it for 2months now. Mostly using for lost muscle mass. Haven’t seen a drastic change yet!

@MissAnthropeR6 4 ай бұрын

I have said this very thing many times. It has taken me 8 long years but I finally saw a specialist (here in Australia) who prescribed it a week ago. Older women are greatly neglected by the medical community. It's absolutely disgusting. Additionally, the testosterone cream for me is not subsidized by our health care system so I need to pay $90 a tube. I also have to pay $55 each month for my progesterone. Only the oestrogen tablets is covered by our PBS in Australia. Yet men who need testosterone replacement get it subsidised. CRAZY!!!!

@helenalovelock1030 11 ай бұрын

My GP prescribed me Testosterone today really pleased. I hope it helps my ZERO libido that I have had for a good few years low I’m 49. I told her I wanted to try Testosterone and told her I had done lots of research and mentioned the NICE guidelines to her and she prescribed me. I’m already on Estrogen and Prog

@bssitsmmsunrr 9 ай бұрын

So how's it going?

@helenalovelock1030 9 ай бұрын

@@bssitsmmsunrr really well so far. Sex drive not improved much but I’m feeling really motivated to do things that I haven’t wanted to do for a very long time

@danihart3515 7 ай бұрын

Any results? I’m in the same boat, considering of asking for T

@veev2561 6 ай бұрын

Female hormones never moved the needle on weight loss, of fat not muscle, and not doing ozempic,that ages face, destroys muscle that is needed,as furnace to burn fat. No more games, deep state evil beings putting forever chemicals in drinking water, toxins, hormones,pesticides, same in food. I demand testosterone. 0 drive, energy, pain from injuries long ago. Maybeclifetime starvation😂 as a former Olympic athlete, military, I prided myself on energy, focus, fitness ,diet, natural organic fruits and vegetables, rarely bread to settle stomach after coffee. Testosterone builds muscle, will be emotional Rollercoaster, when after no hormones, no mood swings the same as before menopause. Not much facial hair, no leg hair, no hair on arms, lip, but fluids, inflamation.

@myjoy211 5 ай бұрын

How do you feel? Please let us know

@vibrantly50 Жыл бұрын

I reached out to a highly regarded compounding pharmacy here in Portugal asking if they had a doctor prescribing 5 mg daily Testosterone for women. I got a doctors name! Today I saw her associate, as she was on vacation, and it was wonderful! She has taken your “Confidence in the Menopause” course (I am taking it myself!) And she spoke with me for 90 minutes! I’m getting the Testosterone I need and she assured me we could increase it if needed after labs in 3 months. She also said I was low in Estrogen and DHEA. Plus, referred me to a doctor from Brazil who is in my city for the follow up. I took a train for over an hour to see her. Feel hopeful for the first time since moving here. 🥰☺️ She completely understood my feelings of frustration and anger in being denied and looked at like, “Stop being so rebellious, just take what we say you need and be the quiet, compliant patient.” So grateful to have found this compassionate and knowledgeable young doctor.

@isasousa4521 Жыл бұрын

Who is the doctor in Portugal?

@vibrantly50 Жыл бұрын

@@isasousa4521 She is in Porto and her name is Dra. Vera Sá. In Portugal you need to see a doctor in the Anti-aging specialty unfortunately.

@isasousa4521 Жыл бұрын

@@vibrantly50 thank you very much! I'll try to reach her. Do you have the name of the clinic?

@vibrantly50 Жыл бұрын

@@isasousa4521 I prefer you Google that info. To help them stay low profile. 😉

@anaf9314 8 ай бұрын

Please, Do you know any doctor in USA. that works with hormones?

@maudiefricker Жыл бұрын

Testosterone and HRT literally saved my life. I’ve stopped the onslaught of symptoms and am still improving the damage menopause has done to my health both physically and mentally. Right now I’m struggling with anhedonia and have recently learned about the amazingly varied roles Oxytocin plays in women’s health. Hopefully you could speak about it in a future podcast.

@anne-louisegoldie 11 ай бұрын

I'd like to know much more about oxytocin as well 😊xx

@rebellashbeauty4903 9 ай бұрын

I have been clipping the articles about Newsons latest studies she presents in Italy. I am SO grateful for these women, Pioneers, pulling us out of the old medical male hierarchy. Testosterone is still hard to research for the every day woman. This is the most informative podcast I have ever heard. Thank you!

@kr1221E Ай бұрын

I am on progesterone and oestrogen and when Dr Catherine talked about the symptoms associated with low testosterone, in women on HRT, not only do I have them, but some of my other symptoms have returned, around 2 years ago. This is but one of many of the revolutionary educational videos that Dr Newson has put out, that I have been binge-watching. I got a blood test on the NHS for testosterone, saying my low sexual desire was causing problems in my relationship (I am single) I just feel like I am existing with a return of the heat issues, bowel issues and worse mental health Dr Newson has talked about in other videos. I hope I can get testosterone on the NHS, but my life is so important to me, that I cannot afford not to go private, while I understand so many women with jobs, kids, other big expenses cannot and my heart goes out to them.

@myjoy211 5 ай бұрын

I can relate to everything you say. I'll be 51 and have felt awful for the past several years. I've tried everything from depression meds to rigorous exercise and diet routines with no relief. I've asked many times to a few different doctors about a possible hormone imbalance and was completely brushed off. After a few months of research I'm so ready to try hormones. I don't know who to reach out to. Any advice is appreciated ❤

@shonarose6718 7 ай бұрын

Thanks to your clinic, I am thriving on HRT. Without you and your clinic colleagues, I would have been left on a list for a year to be seen by a specialist. I was so bad I wasn't able to function, never mind work. Adding in testosterone brought back my energy and ability to return to work and life. My own gp admitted SHE hadn't read the NICE guidelines that would confirm what I was asking for. Just not fair, but thanks for continuing to help and improve womens health. ❤❤

@kimthom5793 4 ай бұрын

when I had a telephone appt and told the Gynae Dr that I had got a private prescription for Testosterone she wasn't pleaThesed. She never refers to the NICE guidelines only the negative guidlines of the NHS or the info in the actual meds. She told me to get a blood test straightaway. The level has come out a little high, I've only been taking it since Feb24. It has made me feel good and getting back to some normality. Hair thinning has not improved. Now I'm worried I will be told to stop it.

@PatB415 11 ай бұрын

Why doesn't anyone address DHEA & Pregnenolone? Both are OTC in the US. Pregnenolone is the precursor to either Progesterone or DHEA. DHEA produces either Estrogen or Testosterone.

@yensounta6501 9 ай бұрын

I’d love to hear more about this too

@dgmmo 9 ай бұрын

I had to fight for testosterone and have a red mark on my records along with a few other red mrks fighting for mental health support. Testosterone has been the game changer for everything 🎉

@nicole2828 8 ай бұрын

Can you explain more - how so?

@myjoy211 5 ай бұрын

... I feel like most of these comments are bots because nobody bothers to reply to any comments or questions... Very odd 😊

@kr1221E Ай бұрын

@@nicole2828 I'd like to know as well. @dgmmo are you on the NHS? What did you say to your healthcare provider?

@kr1221E Ай бұрын

@@myjoy211 The video was only put out on the 9th November. I think Dr Newson has just completed a tour on menopause.

@kr1221E Ай бұрын

@@myjoy211 I hope not.

@charleedell92 Жыл бұрын

I think it's disgusting how women's wellbeing and quality of life are not considered worthy of treatment with testosterone by many clinicians, but heaven forbid if her husband might not be getting as much sex as he would like, that's worth prescribing it for!

@anne-louisegoldie 11 ай бұрын

I've always thought that about the libido clause. Men must get sex, and a partner who keeps saying no isn't convenient. With so many other positive reasons for the WOMAN to take testosterone, only increasing her interest in sex is worthy of a prescription. Hopefully this will be changing asap 😊xx

@alyssamiller9329 4 ай бұрын

Thank you doctors for this ❤. Im perimenopausal and my NAMS provider straight away put me on estradiol patches and progesterone. Now, doing research I've seen perimenopause is more of an "estrogen dominance" time. So, i now know why after 6 months and adjustments didn't help. I got a testosterone pellet (from a different provider) about 11 days ago and I i can feel the brain fog lifting. Im praying because this has truly been hell for me. As a nurse i want to work.... I had to take medical disability retirement for a time period because of the horrid symptomology I've gone through the the last 2 years. So, im praying!!! 🙏🏻

@jessicahitchens6926 2 ай бұрын

Your not in ant Estrogen dominance as your Estranged is in massive decline. It's the fluctuating and the lack of Progesterone. Also we have xeno estrogens everywhere in our environment. That's not Estradiol.

@alyssamiller9329 2 ай бұрын

@@jessicahitchens6926 this makes sense!!!! Thank you! I think I'll stop drinking bottled water first and foremost!!!

@myjoy211 5 ай бұрын

I'm new to all this and still trying to figure things out. I'm in the US and will look into what you mentioned. Thx

@peggyandsues Жыл бұрын

That is what I have been thinking after a lot of research recently. Hopefully my doctor will agree.

@hipmamabc Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your podcast - very interesting! QUESTION: Does Estrogen stop facial hair from growing, or does Testosterone cause facial hair to grow? I 've noticed menopausal women who have facial hair, and this has me wondering if they have too much testosterone, or because they have low estrogen. Thank you.

@kr1221E Ай бұрын

Maybe they're not on HRT. I know women with facial hair who are not on it.

@junematte3441 Жыл бұрын

I have been on HRT/ intra Rosa for a few months. I am not taking testosterone as yet. I had lots of Vaginal/ urinary/ burning pain before. Better now. I am a avid yogi and love to do cold showers and breathing practices which really boost my sex drive. I think this is boosting my testosterone naturally?

@user-EinsteinSarge Жыл бұрын

I'm 59 and have osteopenia, have been on transdermal patch with mirena IUD and am considering switching to oral micronized progesterone to possibly get the bone density benefit of systemic progesterone -- should I also consider adding testosterone, and if yes, what dose/formulation?

@brookesurlet9753 Жыл бұрын

I use the estradiol patch and Mirena IUD as well and was wondering whether I would benefit in any way from systemic progesterone. So you’ve heard that it helps to prevent bone loss?

@user-EinsteinSarge Жыл бұрын

@@brookesurlet9753 Yes, I recently listened to a medical podcast about osteopenia/osteoperosis - Estradiol is most beneficial, but was surprised to learn of the oral micronized progesterone benefits to bone (as well as sleep, anxiety benefits) that Mirnea does not provide,

@user-EinsteinSarge Жыл бұрын

@@brookesurlet9753 Should mention that my GYN said I could keep the Mirena and just add 100mg of oral micronized progesterone if I didn't want to remove the Mirena (I like that the Mirena has been good at keeping me from spotting at all; when I was on oral I had spotting issues, so having both may be a good solution for me).

@noramaddy4409 11 ай бұрын

Yes, testosterone does help maintain bone health and reduces bone loss!

@AmyMcLin-ms3xx 11 ай бұрын

@@brookesurlet9753you need to be on some kind of bioidentical progesterone is you’re taking estrogen-you need this to balance the estrogen to prevent uterine and breast cancer. Hormones are safe if they are balanced.

@hipmamabc 11 ай бұрын

I have an idea. What if we go to our GPs and tell them that we wish to transition to be a man? In canada you can get testosterone then.🤔

@mmm-hu4rg Жыл бұрын

I was lucky to be in Perth, Western Australia when I reached peri menopausal years. While hospital specialists and gynaecologists were clueless, GPs were on to it and it is widely offered (and now licensed). Now in Europe where there is a lacuna in understanding and very little prescribing (and certainly NO female testosterone product available by law). Perhaps de-regulation is the future if doctors cannot grasp the basic research (such as it is sadly, and often in Australia).

@peggyandsues Жыл бұрын

Hi Dr Louise, I love your podcasts. My name is Sue, and I am 56 and live in Australia. All my life, I have been full of beans, a bit hypo, I don't like to sit around. I am a personal trainer, and I have owned my own gym. My periods stopped at about 51. However, for over a year now, I have been struggling with low energy, severe muscle, and joint pain, which I am on osteo panadol 3 times per day. I can't sleep properly due to the pain, and it makes me frustrated. My mood is low, my brain is foggy, and libido is low. Approximately 4 weeks ago I started on a vaginal hormone and one week later progesterone. I am thinking that I must need the testosterone hormone to hopefully feel normal again 🤔. What do you think? 11-30pm Australian time

@GiGi-fd6om Жыл бұрын

I'm not a doctor but have been studying this topic for 3 years. Vaginal estrogen will not go systemic. So, start with replacing your estrogen with a transdermal gel or patch. Make sure to take your oral micronized progesterone continuously every evening. Once you get this worked out, then add testosterone.

@AmyMcLin-ms3xx 11 ай бұрын

Yes, the vaginal estrogen only helps the vaginal tissue-to raise your systemic estrogen which is where you see the real health benefits, then you will need transdermal estradiol.

@jessicahitchens6926 2 ай бұрын

You are completely deficient in crucial hormones.

@whitewolf8257 9 ай бұрын

Wow, just waking up to this. Been on hrt but still feeling a bit of the puzzle is missing. Absolutely zero libedo. In minus numbers. Frozen, frigid, ice cold, absolute zero. Working my arse off at the gym to try and boost it. Just learned it's a thing and possibly can be address....

@MrsSheffield 8 ай бұрын

In Canada, it's so difficult to find a healthcare professional not in a private clinic to prescribe HRT. The fees at the private clinics are in the thousands per year, plus the HRT itself. For most, it's impossible unless you take out a loan to pay this every year for the next 50 years of your life. Even gynecologists don't know much about hormones or are afraid of prescribing them. I wish there was a mandatory menopause training for all doctors to keep their licenses. I've been bouncing back and forth between the gyno, GP and oncologist to try to get my HRT sorted...and it's still not sorted after months and months. I haven't even reached 1 mg or estrogen yet, and they're freaking out about me wanting to raise my dosage. My symptoms tell me I am still low in estrogen and I need to add testosterone for sure. In Canada, women cannot get testosterone, unless you find a doctor that is willing to prescribe "off label" for you. I mean, they are petrified of it, why can't they just do a bit of research to help their patients? They really do not care. If more women spoke up and made noise, maybe it will change.

@everhappy6312 8 ай бұрын

My cousin in Canada sees a Naturopath doctor and she gets her HRT prescription from the Naturopath.

@CarolCandM 6 ай бұрын

In Toronto there are a few

@veev2561 6 ай бұрын

She is soooo amazing,we dont get to hear.yes, so much med gaslighting here in usa.when i lived in uk,was shocked how different the food, other was soo different. Just found in uk, australia, 600 lb and over obease issue i never knew, we never see.am not ever a fan of fast food, junk food, but i dont eliminate all the time, just most of the time.my stomach, appetite as so small like a golf ball, would hurt if any more than that

@kathyhandler5254 Жыл бұрын

this is great, but what is a healthy amount of testosterone? i had something like 100-150 via pellets and i now have a mustache and horrible acne that i’ve never had before.

@Katepwe 4 ай бұрын

That is too high, which can happen with pellets. Women need 1/10th the dose of men and the best form is a topical formulation from a compounded pharmacy.

@jessicahitchens6926 2 ай бұрын

Don't go near pellets

@blgolpe 7 ай бұрын

Agreed very good!!!!

@angelalewis6706 Жыл бұрын

My GP just told me today that I should not be on her patch. I'm 62 and she says I will not have any benefits taking it. I asked for testosterone, she said no. The benefits don't outway the risks. The other GP did not say this. What do I do.x

@helenalovelock1030 11 ай бұрын

Change your GP because they are talking absolute rubbish. My Mum was told the same when she was 60 they wanted to take her off it. She demanded they didn’t and took all of the research in with her. They backed down in the end and let her stay on patch.