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Kristin Jackson

27 May 2025

20m 37s

Testosterone & Mood: What the Research Really Shows

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Let's review a powerful new study on how testosterone therapy can improve mood, cognition, and libido in perimenopausal and menopausal women—even those already on hormone replacement therapy. If you've been struggling with brain fog, irritability, or a loss of motivation and joy, this episode offers a science-backed look at one often-overlooked solution.

Here’s what you’ll discover:

  • 🧪 The results of a large study tracking 510 women who added testosterone to their HRT
  • 🔄 Why common mood and cognitive symptoms may not be “just stress” or “just aging”
  • 💥 A 47% improvement in mood and 52% boost in libido after only four months
  • 🧠 The surprising link between testosterone and brain function in women
  • 🚫 Why the “testosterone is only for men” myth needs to go
  • 🧾 What it means when a treatment is off-label—and why that’s more common than you think
  • 🩺 How I uses testosterone in her practice and what to consider if your current regimen isn’t working
  • 💬 Tools to better describe and track your symptoms, so you can advocate for yourself confidently

Whether you’re already on hormone therapy or just starting to explore options, this episode offers a fresh, practical perspective on what testosterone could do for your quality of life. If you’ve been feeling unlike yourself lately—this conversation might be the missing piece.

Learn more about bioidentical hormone replacement here:

https://www.foundationsfl.com/testosterone-pellet-therapy-orlando

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