Testosterone Therapy for Women… My Personal Experience! | Dr. Leah A to Z

Hello there Midlife Mavens! This week at CMWC our focus is on testosterone, specifically testosterone replacement therapy for women. Most people (including some doctors) are not aware that women actually have TEN TIMES more testosterone than estrogen in their reproductive years! So naturally, when our testosterone levels drop as a result of menopause, to say we are greatly affected would be a grave understatement.
I wanted to make this important video will clear up some of these myths and misinformation, but also to quell any fears women may have to try this therapy for themselves. For that reason, I'll also be talking about my own personal experience with testosterone replacement therapy, including why I chose it, why I chose a pellet as my HRT method, and what my overall experience has been. Stay tuned until the end of the video to watch me get a pellet placement in our office!
2:18 - Migraines
2:37 - Neurologic problems
3:07 - Collagen
3:44 - Pelvic floor, vagina, & bladder
4:27 - Why I chose a hormone pellet
7:05 - What was my experience?
9:13 - Side effects
10:30 - Myths
12:56 - 10 Ways to Increase Testosterone Naturally
14:55 - Watch me get a testosterone pellet placement!
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[@annieeastman7954]

Im 74 and would probably be bedridden with joint/muscle pain without T

[@bt1837]

May I ask when you started to take it? My mom is 79 and I really want her to ask her Dr about getting some hormones.

[@savannahrhodes7259]

I'll take the cream, thanks! 😅

[@laredt]

Thank you for this video ❤ it was very enlightening. I just started TRT (compound cream) a few days ago and I’m very hopeful that it will help me get my pizazz back at the gym and in my daily life. I’m 45 years old, all my other hormones are at great level but my T has been on the low-normal (20-30) for now 2 years (of what we know from my tests results, because I wasn’t testing T prior to starting seeing an hormones/menopause specialist Dre. For the last couple of years I’ve seen my skin change and get thinner (less plump not dry) and somehow I had a feeling it could be related to my testosterone being on the low…but up to this very informative video I could not find the information that would explain that relation between collagen production and testosterone so a big thank you for that. I’m also starting a copper peptides injectable therapy to help boost collagen production in my whole body and my skin 🤞 Side note: You’re beautiful, I love your vintage pinup vibe, your makeup and nails are so pretty and the background of the video is gorgeous, is it a wallpaper ? You have a new fan and subscriber 😊

[@shareewood4022]

Thank you for the information. I just started testosterone injection therapy last week and I am so eager to start feeling the benefits!

[@allieanderson5311]

Great video ❤

[@bt1837]

Thank you so much for this video! I have been thinking about adding testosterone to the hrt I am on and you covered all my questions and concerns. ❤

[@user-dl1vz1gt2s]

Thank YOU 🙏🏼 ❤

[@bvirginia312]

Wonderful detail and very well presented. Thank you 🙏

[@danielleschexnayder5646]

Thanks so much for advocating and your detailed explanation!!♥️

[@CoolG-ma]

❤so good❤❤

[@celestemartinez5245]

Hi! (Postmenopausal)My Doctor had never prescribed testosterone to a woman I was able to convince my Doctor to prescribe it to me. I was prescribed Testosterone 1% 25mg gel packets. Apply 1 packet on skin daily. Does that dose seem right? I'm nervous to use it since my Dr. didn't seem to knowledgeable about it.

[@The_New_Abnormal_World_Order]

Hi I'm not experienced in this myself however... I have heard that if you are using a product designed for men then you must be very careful that you dose it correctly. I hope you figured it out!!

[@deborahg427]

Are the creams systemic or just for the area that it’s being applied? Like Vagifem?

[@The_New_Abnormal_World_Order]

systemic.

[@robertarenggli4561]

I thought the bladder leakage, etc was caused by low Estrogen? Testosterone therapy seemed to make my hair fallout alot more....and my clitoris definitely became a bit longer. Truth.

[@drleahatoz]

Thank you for your comments! It can be caused by deficiency of either or both hormones. I'm sorry to hear about your experience. Perhaps the dose was high.

[@Silverlicious.strands]

@@drleahatozwhat is the dose for someone who had a total hysterectomy? And is on 1.25 mg estradiol gel and 100 mg micronized progesterone daily?

[@leneskov5184]

HRT is not recommended if you are 10 yrs past menopause. What about Testorone - does age or years since menopause matters?

[@jt8142]

That 10 year hypothesis is a fallacy; it’s not been studied or proven. Don’t succumb to fake science that’s due to UNFOUNDED fear.

[@The_New_Abnormal_World_Order]

I have heard some ppl say age doesn't matter.

[@jeepgurl1379]

bHRT is not the same as synthetic HRT. I will take my bHRT for life.

[@goofykitty286]

Love this! Thank you for the thorough explanation. Answered a bunch of my questions. 🫶🏼