Thank you. Another fantastic and clear science led read.
Can I just ask about testing testosterone levels? The BMS have recently now recommended you just test free testosterone levels whereas previously the FAI was recommended. Can you comment or advise on this? And how do you respond / react to the results ?
Testosterone comes up very frequently in my male population, and would be the subject for an entirely different post... but a lot of the conclusions are the same. The final common pathway is often through the lucrative private practice that offers some mirage of being cutting edge, better informed, or smarter than the meta-analyses and FDA statements on testosterone supplementation/true deficiency states. My male patients sheepishly tell me when they are doing this, and most have impressive biceps and bad labs including lipid panels.
Ps... how about that profile in business cowardice that is Walgreen’s this week? The abortion culture war is getting uglier and more sadistic every day for women. I wouldn’t doubt testosterone fuels a lot of this problem too:
“we don’t prescribe any hormone in menopause based on levels being low. We treat patients based on symptoms. Anything else is not standard of care.” How long will it take for this to sink in? This should be bolded and emblazoned on every post and in every article about menopause everywhere.
Thank you again for a great post and learning opportunity. I do have a question. My doctor was doing blood work before and after FMP and each time my testosterone levels were on the high end. Does this mean anything?
Thank you. Another fantastic and clear science led read.
Can I just ask about testing testosterone levels? The BMS have recently now recommended you just test free testosterone levels whereas previously the FAI was recommended. Can you comment or advise on this? And how do you respond / react to the results ?
Testosterone comes up very frequently in my male population, and would be the subject for an entirely different post... but a lot of the conclusions are the same. The final common pathway is often through the lucrative private practice that offers some mirage of being cutting edge, better informed, or smarter than the meta-analyses and FDA statements on testosterone supplementation/true deficiency states. My male patients sheepishly tell me when they are doing this, and most have impressive biceps and bad labs including lipid panels.
Ps... how about that profile in business cowardice that is Walgreen’s this week? The abortion culture war is getting uglier and more sadistic every day for women. I wouldn’t doubt testosterone fuels a lot of this problem too:
https://www.politico.com/news/2023/03/02/walgreens-abortion-pills-00085325
“we don’t prescribe any hormone in menopause based on levels being low. We treat patients based on symptoms. Anything else is not standard of care.” How long will it take for this to sink in? This should be bolded and emblazoned on every post and in every article about menopause everywhere.
Thank you again for a great post and learning opportunity. I do have a question. My doctor was doing blood work before and after FMP and each time my testosterone levels were on the high end. Does this mean anything?
Love your work Dr Jen Gunter!