30: Testosterone - The Strength, Drive and Confidence Hormone 🏋🏻‍♀️ {HRT Series}

💪🏼 Today’s conversation focuses on testosterone — a hormone women absolutely produce and NEED, even though it’s often dismissed as a “male” hormone. In this episode, I explain how testosterone supports muscle tone, fat loss, drive, motivation, mood stability, cognitive sharpness, and sexual wellness. ❤️‍🔥 🤓 Inside this episode, we cover: The myth that testosterone is only for men How testosterone supports metabolism and motivation Symptoms of low testosterone Why women lose testosterone in midlife Pellets vs transdermal vs injections (and why we avoid supraphysiologic doses) How I test and monitors levels for safety Optimal physiologic ranges for women What to expect when testosterone is repleted 💛 RESOURCES & LINKS Visit our website at https://www.carlybayless.com/podcast/30 for full episode show notes and resources!