Testosterone for Women: testing, dosing, & symptoms of low testosterone | Felice Gersh, MD

Video Description

Women need testosterone. It's not a "male hormone;" it's a human hormone. And just as with every other human hormone, women need the right amount to be healthy and feel good. Join me to do a deep dive into what testosterone does in the female body and what levels are needed for optimal health. We'll look at why someone might have too little (or too much!) and what symptoms you might notice if your testosterone is too low (or too high!). We'll also talk about testing, dosing, formulations, and other issues around testosterone supplementation. Watch for my latest Instagram live at https://www.instagram.com/dr.felicegersh I am a full time practicing doctor. I see patients in my office in Irvine, CA and worldwide via telemedicine. If you need more healthcare assistance than I can provide in a video series, please contact my office: https://integrativemgi.com/​​ ----- Contents of this video --------------------------- 00:00 - What is testosterone? 02:24 - Testosterone is an androgen 03:26 - How do women make testosterone? 04:55 - DHEAS 06:13 - Causes of low testosterone 08:17 - Low testosterone is not caused by menopause 10:02 - Menopause can cause HIGH testosterone 12:40 - Many women benefit from some testosterone as they age 14:04 - The interconnection btw estrogen and testosterone 16:57 - You must get testosterone thru a compounding pharmacy 18:27 - Testosterone level targets and dosing