Testosterone Dosing in Menopause: Protocols, Pitfalls & the Evidence Gap

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Join the conversation as Dr. Tori Hudson and host Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton discuss the evolution of menopause hormone therapy through the eras: pre-2002, post-Women’s Health Initiative, and the current state of menopause hormone therapy, with a particular focus on testosterone therapy. 

This episode also covers: 

• Testosterone usage and dosing and the correlation with libido, mood, energy, and muscle mass 
• Dr. Hudson’s dosing protocols and concerns about supraphysiological dosing 
• Methods of delivery for estrogen therapy 
• Cardiovascular disease as an underappreciated priority in menopause care 
• The importance of individualized care over following hormone therapy trends 

Show Notes 

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Read Dr. Hudson's DUTCH Article on testosterone prescribing in postmenopausal women, and check out the testosterone guidelines discussed in this episode. 

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