Testosterone isn’t just for men
Because of the millions of advertising dollars spend by big drug companies talking about “Low T” (low testosterone), you probably know about the remarkable health benefits of testosterone replacement in MEN. While testosterone is a vitally important hormone in men, here’s something you probably don’t not know: It is equally important for WOMEN. This is something that the big drug companies have yet to catch on to.
One of the reasons I have obtained so much success with hormone replacement in women over the years, is because I routinely make testosterone a part of it. A fully-referenced medical article on testosterone therapy in women is reinforcing this idea. So if you are a woman, please take note.
The authors of the article reviewed all of the published medical literature to date on testosterone replacement in women. What they found was amazing! For example (this one will surprise many people): Estrogen is not the most abundant hormone in women. That title goes to testosterone. Also, testosterone is not just “helpful” for women, it is “essential” for physical and mental health. When I prescribe testosterone for a woman, she typically experiences an increase in her energy, strength, mental clarity, sexuality, bone density, and overall health.
In women, just like in men, having sufficient testosterone is crucial for health and quality of life. It can help protect against heart disease, muscle atrophy, diabetes, breast cancer, clinical depression, osteoporosis, and even Alzheimer’s disease. To quote the authors, “There is overwhelming biological and clinical evidence that testosterone is cardiac protective. Testosterone has a beneficial effect on lean body mass, glucose metabolism, and lipid profiles in men and women; and has been successfully used to treat and prevent cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Testosterone acts as a vasodilator [opens up blood vessels] in both sexes, has immune-modulating properties that inhibit atheromata [prevents cholesterol plaques in arteries], and has a beneficial effect on cardiac muscle.”
Reference:
Glaser R, Dimitrakakis C. Testosterone therapy in women: myths and misconceptions. Maturitas. 2013 Mar;74(3):230-4