Breaking the Taboo: Exploring Testosterone Replacement for Women with Dr. Rand McClain
Dr. Rand McClain is a dedicated regenerative & sports medicine specialist who enjoys helping patients with their complex medical care and providing insightful patient education at Regenerative & Sports Medicine in Santa Monica, CA. Dr. Rand's patients (many of which are A-List celebrities and world-class athletes) come to his practice, in search of the innovative treatments in which he specializes. From bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT), hyperbaric oxygen therapy, cryotherapy, platelet rich plasma and stem cell therapies, Dr. Rand has dedicated the past 35 years to redefining what it means to be in optimal health.
In this episode
- Introduction to the topic of Testosterone for women, symptoms of low T, and hormone therapy.
- The difficulty of finding a competent hormone doctor.
- Why I chose Dr. Rand to be my personal hormone doctor and the doctor I chose to work with in my peri and post-menopause clinic.
- Explanation of where testosterone is produced in the female body and its functions beyond sex drive and muscle building.
- The challenges of obtaining testosterone.
- How testosterone affects bone and muscle.
- The importance of testosterone for women's heart function and its breast protective qualities.
- Sleep Apnea and its relation to testosterone replacement
- The tests that are necessary to determine testosterone deficiency and the ideal testosterone levels for women.
- The effects of testosterone on other hormones, such as estrogen, and DHEA.
- Dosing testosterone replacement in women
- Pros and cons of testosterone pellet therapy
- Typical benefits of testosterone therapy for women and its effects on weight loss.
- The best delivery methods for testosterone therapy.
- Anabolic steroids vs testosterone
- Discussion about the use of anabolic steroids in women and the reasons a person would want to use them over other hormones and more!
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Find Karen Martel on Apply Podcast
Karen Martel is a Certified Hormone Specialist and Transformational Nutrition Coach dedicated to empowering women through their health journeys.
As the host of the popular podcast The Hormone Solution, Karen tackles the complexities of hormonal health, weight loss resistance, and the challenges that come with perimenopause and menopause.
Her mission is to disrupt outdated narratives surrounding women's health, providing reliable information and practical solutions that help women reclaim their vitality. With personal experience overcoming her own health struggles, Karen offers insights into hormone optimization and sustainable weight management strategies.
Join her as she engages in enlightening conversations with experts and shares actionable advice, all aimed at helping women navigate their unique hormonal landscapes with confidence and clarity. Tune in to discover how to embrace life's stages while enhancing overall well-being.
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