Testosterone | Dr Louise Newson

Thank you Louise. It makes me so angry that the reason give to not prescribe testosterone is “side-effects” as I bet many other drugs with more serious side-effects are prescribed in an attempt to manage the symptoms of low testosterone in women. I wonder how many women using Ozempic might not need it if they were on testosterone and had a bit more energy and oomph to exercise after menopause? Might that also help women avoid problems with their bones later in life? I wonder how many women on SSRIs wouldn’t need them if they were on testosterone? And statins and…. I bet there’s many other examples. Why aren’t the health issues from low testosterone considered as side-effects of not prescribing TRT?

Thank you, yes, very positive and empowering information 💛 I really admire how calm and upbeat you are Dr Newson. I get incredibly frustrated when we women spend time learning all about our hormones, from menopause experts (and pioneers) like you, and then have a medical appointment with someone who isn't interested. All this expert knowledge, and indeed common sense, is available to us now, and we're learning it. Yet doctors somehow aren't, or are choosing not to. Doctors who don't 'believe in' hormones, or must only be the minimum dose for the shortest time, it's so risky, it's over medicalised (ha!), or other biases and fears, mostly about women's bodies. Even other women who work as doctors are reluctant to learn good information, reluctant to prescribe. Perhaps they don't want to upset men who learned what's best for women when they qualified 30 or 40 years ago, and might be the Senior Partner in their Practice. Who knows? Keep going Louise, you're amazing 💛xx

Thank you so much for this. Been waiting for an NHS appointment with a specialist about testosterone as in my area doctors cannot prescribe it. Been waiting nearly 2 years and appointment finally this week. I tested very low from a doctor's blood test two years ago when I was referred. But I had to push to get the referal and had to suggest the blood test myself - I only knew it was a thing from people such as yourself talking about it. Another doctor at the surgery told me there wasn't enough research into it and that it "Was something that private clinics sold to make money." I have been scared of potential side effects but your video has helped reassure me. After waiting and struggling for so long I was gettting cold feet. Thank you for putting out clear information in a world where it is really hard to get it - you can see that doctors still just don't know enough about it.

Excellent information, thank you Dr. Louise Newsome for everything you and your team is doing to bring awareness and advocacy for us women, lives are being impacted!

I’m on an increased dose now (and I’m 5’11 and not thin so this is probably the same as the starting dose for an average size woman) - libido still negligible and whereas I feel mentally and emotionally better there is definitely no ‘zest for life’ yet. I don’t understand how the recommended amounts can be the same for everyone as everyone is individual.

I unfortunately already had health problems due to hormonal deficiency.. luckely i now am on hrt and therefor i can manage it better. I thought i was a lost case.. I am sad though that so many women suffer so much before getting heard. Thank you for your hard work !

Thank you so much Dr Louuse Newson. Your information is always so helpful on hormones. So glad we have a menapause doctor like you. Your work is amazing 😊

I had a phone appt at the wkend with the nhs dr. 1st time was Oct last yr when i felt oestrogel was reluctantly prescribed because of all the symptoms i had stated. That time she made it very clear that they didnt usually give to women over 60 and the risks of breast cancer were higher. Made me nervous but knew i had to try it as for years I'd been feeling so low. This phone call i told her id now bn prescribed Testogel by yr Clinic and as id broken my wrist last yr a GP had also agreed i could get it on the NHS after I'd finished my private prescription. This Dr told me she would have given a blood test b4 prescribing, said i should be aware of what could happen and directed me to look at the BMS website to make me aware of what it could do. They do not seem as confident as your clinic makes me feel and ive only bn there twice. I have had a small amount of spotting since being on the Testogel this yr and she said i should go yo the GP when this happens as it could be dangerous. Now i feel confused and am listening back over yr videos to enlighten myself again. Thanks for yr vlogs.

Incredible information, thank you

Thank you so much Dr Louise. ❤

Brilliant information. Thank you Louise.

Thank you for all the valuable information

Can i request a live conversation with Lisa Mosconi please 😁. Her research on the female brain is outstanding, you two together would be explosive!

I find it frustrating that the NICE guidelines discuss loads of issues with testosterone deficiency, yet they only want to prescribe it for sex drive. That's the least of my worries right now!

You are awesome! Thank you so very much for this T review! You provide fantastic education.

I can't thank you enough for this information. I wish you were in the US.

Thank you so much Dr Louise, yet another brilliant video. I had a NHS blood test showing my testosterone level as 0.4 nmol/L 0.00 - 1.9nmol/L. An abnormal oestrogen level of 102 pmol/L. I’m hoping Dr Rebecca will be able to guide me during our telephone consultation on Thursday, as to where I go from here. 🙏🤞

Thank you for making a huge difference in my life, I'm a patient of your clinic and love all the advice and treatment I've received. I'm back to my normal self and for that, I couldn't be more grateful.

I saw you on an old podcast you did with James Smith and was inspired to finally get HRT. i had severe endometriosis leading to total hysterectomy and removal of one ovary which put me into surgical menopause about 17 years ago and I've just been carrying on, but lately had enough of feeling rough all the time. so i asked about testosterone add back as well, but my GP wouldnt prescribe it, not until we see how i get on with a low dose of oestrogen for a few months, which i guess is kind of fair enough to establish whether my issues are in fact hormonal. Thankfully, he did mention that he could refer me to a menopause clinic where a specialist could prescribe testosterone. This wasn't available to me 17 years ago. But it is now, so it's time to take advantage of it. I've only been on HRT for a week, but I'm starting to feel a lifting of the fatigue that's been dominating my life. It's already helped with a lot od other symptoms and I'm hoping this will be the answer to so many things that have plagued me for years. I have your app and the report that i can take to a clincian and get the hormones i need. Thank you so much for what you're doing, i think you really are changing lives ❤

Great insights, thank you. I have starting taking a low dose of testosterone cream & noticed after a few weeks, fluid retention but kept taking for another month & put on some weight. I felt amazing mentally & my fatigue lifted however I am trying to work out whether I lower my dosage & take every other day as you suggested. I feel great, just hate the weight gain. Will things balance out after a few months & the water retention go?