7: Understanding Testosterone: Signs, Symptoms, and Solutions for Women’s Health

“Testosterone isn’t just a male hormone. It’s essential for women’s energy, libido, brain, and bones.” - Leslie Duffy

If you’ve been dragging through the day with zero motivation, feeling anxious or foggy, noticing weight gain, or dealing with random chin hairs, oily skin, or sudden acne, your testosterone could be out of balance.

Most women don’t realize that testosterone matters just as much for us as it does for men. Whether it’s too high or too low, the ripple effects of testosterone imbalance show up everywhere, from your mood to your metabolism.

Today, I’m giving you a crash course on testosterone in women, including what it does, why it matters in midlife, and how to know if your levels are too high or too low. We’ll cover the surprising symptoms most women don’t connect to testosterone, the biggest lifestyle and medication triggers, and how stress and blood sugar swings can wreak havoc on your testosterone levels.

You’ll also learn three natural ways to boost testosterone if it’s low, and three strategies to calm it down if it’s high. By the end of this episode, you’ll know exactly what red flags to look for, what steps you can take right now to support your hormones, and how to bring this “hidden” hormone back into balance so you can feel like yourself again.

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Your Takeaways

Why testosterone matters for women’s energy, mood, libido, and brain health

Signs of low testosterone: fatigue, low motivation, brain fog, weight gain, and low sex drive

Signs of high testosterone: belly fat, acne, facial hair, irritability, and insulin resistance

Everyday triggers that disrupt testosterone: stress, under-eating, medications, toxins, and blood sugar swings

Natural ways to balance testosterone: lift weights, eat enough protein, and prioritize deep sleep

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Free Resources

Testosterone Quick Guide: Get Your Free Guide at https://idyllic-wind-45449.myflodesk.com/episode7

Check out the full show notes at https://leslieduffycoaching.com/7.

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