Testosterone for Women Explained: A Clinical Guide to Menopause, Low Libido, Hormone Testing, Testosterone Therapy, Dosing, Benefits, Side Effects, ... Shaw Women’s Health Quick-Reference Library) - Softcover

Shaw, Maren J

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798172347665

Verlag: Independently published, 2026

Inhaltsangabe

Testosterone is not just a male hormone—and its role in women’s health is often misunderstood.

Testosterone for Women Explained is a detailed, evidence-informed guide to female testosterone, menopause, low libido, hormone testing, testosterone therapy, dosing, side effects, safety, and monitoring.

Written in clear but medically accurate language, this book explains how testosterone changes with age, perimenopause, menopause, hysterectomy, and surgical menopause. It also covers the relationship between testosterone, estrogen, progesterone, DHEA, and SHBG, along with total and free testosterone testing.

Inside, you’ll learn about testosterone therapy for women, HSDD and low sexual desire, transdermal creams and gels, compounded testosterone, pellets, injections, dosing principles, treatment monitoring, and possible androgenic side effects such as acne, unwanted hair growth, scalp hair changes, and virilization.

The book also examines commonly promoted uses of testosterone for energy, mood, muscle, weight, cognition, bone health, and anti-aging—and clearly separates stronger medical evidence from limited or uncertain claims.

Rather than treating testosterone as a universal solution, this reference emphasizes careful evaluation, realistic expectations, and appropriate medical supervision.

Detailed, practical, and evidence-informed, Testosterone for Women Explained is designed for women who want a deeper understanding of testosterone therapy, menopause hormones, female hormone testing, and sexual health.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Independently published
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2026
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 13: 9798172347665
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 271
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