Women — You Need To Hear THIS! Testosterone & Steroids For a Better Body, How To Have *Mind-Blowing,* Juicy Sex (Throughout Menopause and Beyond!) & Much More With Dr. Amie Hornaman (Best of LIFE Network's Experts!)
Ben Greenfield
Oct 25, 2025
Episode description
Full Show Notes: https://bengreenfieldlife.com/lnamie/
Low libido... brain fog... and decreased muscle mass — many women face these issues without realizing they could be linked to hormone imbalances, particularly low testosterone levels.
As you navigate through perimenopause or menopause, the overlapping symptoms can be confusing and frustrating, making it difficult to pinpoint the root cause and find effective solutions.
In this episode, Dr. Amie Hornaman and I dive deep into the often-overlooked aspects of hormone management, with a special focus on testosterone's pivotal role in women's health. From understanding the complex interactions between testosterone and thyroid levels to exploring the best methods for hormone testing, you'll receive a comprehensive guide to optimizing your hormone balance. You'll also gain insights into various testosterone replacement methods, strategies to manage side effects, and tips on integrating peptide therapy for enhanced recovery and growth hormone levels. Whether you're seeking to boost your libido, enhance cognitive function, or maintain muscle mass, this episode offers practical advice to help you achieve your health goals.
Dr. Amie is a certified functional medicine practitioner, a women's hormone specialist, and has a doctorate in clinical nutrition. Dr. Amie helps patients navigate thyroid and hormone supplements and provides thyroid support resources. Dr. Amie's patients are located around the world, including the US, UK, and Australia, and she uses telehealth to help thousands of patients each year.
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Mindsip insights from this episode:
Avoid testosterone pellets due to unadjustable doses and side effects
Testosterone pellets are not recommended because once inserted, the dose cannot be adjusted, and some women have seen their levels spike to 900 ng/dL, causing severe side effects.
Consider oxandrolone as a steroid alternative for women
Oxandrolone, a steroid, can be prescribed sublingually at 5-10mg daily for women who cannot tolerate testosterone therapy due to side effects.
Use saw palmetto to mitigate testosterone side effects in women
Saw palmetto can be used as a mild DHT blocker in women to prevent androgenic side effects like hair loss and acne from testosterone therapy.
Avoid testosterone cream on clitoris to prevent irreversible enlargement
Applying testosterone cream directly to the clitoris is risky as it can cause irreversible clitoral enlargement, known as a 'clitinas'.
Recognize testosterone as women's most abundant hormone
Testosterone is the most abundant hormone in a woman's body, with levels ten times higher than estradiol.
Achieve optimal testosterone levels above 50 ng/dL for women
The optimal total testosterone level for women is 50 ng/dL or higher, which is often above the standard lab range that cuts off at 48 ng/dL.
Choose weekly low-dose testosterone cypionate for effective therapy in women
A weekly low-dose injection of 5-20mg of testosterone cypionate is a preferred and effective therapy for women over creams or pellets.
Identify estrogen dominance through estradiol and progesterone levels
You can be considered estrogen dominant if your estradiol level is 20 times higher than your progesterone level, even if estrogen itself isn't high.
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