Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Why are so many women denied testosterone?
In this episode, Dr Louise Newson is joined by US menopause specialist Dr Susan Hardwick-Smith for a vital conversation about testosterone and why so many women are still being denied treatment that could transform their lives.
Drawing on both personal and clinical experience, Louise and Susan discuss the widespread misunderstanding surrounding testosterone in women, why symptoms of hormone deficiency are so often dismissed as stress or depression and the importance of individualised care.
They explore how hormones affect the brain, energy, motivation, cognition and long-term health, not just libido, and why current guidelines often fail to reflect what doctors see in real-life practice.
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Why are so many women denied testosterone?
In this episode, Dr Louise Newson is joined by US menopause specialist Dr Susan Hardwick-Smith for a vital conversation about testosterone and why so many women are still being denied treatment that could transform their lives.
Drawing on both personal and clinical experience, Louise and Susan discuss the widespread misunderstanding surrounding testosterone in women, why symptoms of hormone deficiency are so often dismissed as stress or depression and the importance of individualised care.
They explore how hormones affect the brain, energy, motivation, cognition and long-term health, not just libido, and why current guidelines often fail to reflect what doctors see in real-life practice.
We hope you love the podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure to follow us, leave a 5-star rating and share it with someone who might find it helpful.
LET'S CONNECT
Subscribe here 👉 youtube.com/@menopause_doctor
Website 👉 drlouisenewson.co.uk
Instagram 👉 / @drlouisenewsonpodcast
LinkedIn 👉 / linkedin.com/in/drlouisenewson
TikTok 👉 / tiktok.com/@drlouisenewson
Spotify 👉 open.spotify.com/show/7dCctfyI9bODGDaFnjfKhg
LEARN MORE
Download my balance app 👉
balance-menopause.com/balance-app
Get tickets for my new theatre tour, Breaking the Cycle 👉
nlp-ltd.com/dr-louise-newson-breaking-the-cycle
Pre order my new book 👉
bio.to/ThePowerofHormones
