hrt

* For women, clinical discussions are currently underway with the FDA to bring regulatory approval for female-specific testosterone gels and oral formats to the US market within the next two to three years. There is an undeniable buzz around testosterone for women right now. While many...

In this episode of Pearls & Perspectives, host Amy Pearlman, MD, is joined by Larry Lipshultz, MD, and Rachel Rubin, MD, on the sidelines of the 2026 American Urological Association (AUA) Annual Meeting in Washington, DC, for a wide-ranging conversation on advocacy, sexual medicine, and the...

Start low and go slow, where have we heard that one before LOL! https://www.contemporaryobgyn.net/view/individualized-trt-demonstrates-broad-symptom-improvements-beyond-sexual-function Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) in women may offer multidimensional symptom improvement...

* Dr. Irwin shares his own daily protocols for sexual health, why he believes most older men are leaving capacity on the table, and the surprising data from their own clinic- that more than half the Vyleesi prescriptions they write are off-label for men. They explore why dopamine is dopamine...

Bad science and sensationalized headlines continue to create unnecessary fear surrounding hormone therapy, often overshadowing the clinical benefits for postmenopausal women. Rachel Rubin, MD, and Kelly Casperson, MD, discuss the critical need for medical professionals to look beyond "clickbait"...

In this episode, Dr. Rena Malik welcomes Dr. Rachel Rubin to explore the often-overlooked aspects of women's sexual health, including clitoral anatomy, clitoral adhesions, and the impact of hormones throughout the lifespan. The conversation covers essential topics such as sexual pain, the role...

In this interview, Dr. Amy Pearlman explains genitourinary syndrome of menopause in a clear and practical way. Genitourinary syndrome of menopause is a chronic condition driven by estrogen deficiency after menopause and can present with vaginal dryness, burning, irritation, pain with sex...

Why are so many women still being told estrogen is dangerous? In this episode, Dr Louise Newson is joined by oncologist and author of Estrogen Matters, Dr Avrum Bluming, to explore how fear around hormones took hold and why it persisted for so long. They also revisit the evidence behind the...

Abstract INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) is an established treatment for hyposexual desire in postmenopausal women, yet the broader effects of TRT on menopausal symptoms remain uncertain. Our research aims to define optimal testosterone levels for symptomatic...

Sexual medicine is underfunded, misunderstood, and often dismissed. But it's also one of the most collaborative fields in healthcare. Dr. Tami Rowen and I recap this year's ISSWSH conference and what it revealed about where the field is heading. Dr. Tami Rowen is an associate professor of OBGYN...

https://www.auanet.org/about-us/media-center/press-center/aua-hhs-fda-cdc-to-launch-landmark-womens-health-partnership BALTIMORE, March 12, 2026 (GLOBAL NEWSWIRE) — The American Urological Association (AUA), together with the Urology Care Foundation (UCF), is proud to announce a new formal...

In this episode, Dr Louise Newson is joined by urologist, educator and hormone health advocate Dr Kelly Casperson to challenge some of the most persistent myths surrounding testosterone and women’s health. Drawing on both clinical experience and scientific evidence, they explore why testosterone...

In this episode of the You Are Not Broken Podcast, Dr. Kelly Casperson shares the biggest takeaways from the 2026 ISSWSH Conference (International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health). We cover the latest research on women’s sexual health, hormones, testosterone therapy, and new...

Struggling to understand female sexual dysfunction (FSD) and its impact on women’s health? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Hackett to explore the causes, treatments, and myths around this often-overlooked condition. TOPICS DISCUSSED: * What is female sexual dysfunction, and how common...

In this episode Dr. Mary Claire Haver is joined by Dr. Rachel Rubin, a board-certified urologist and nationally recognized expert in sexual medicine, fellowship trained in both female and male sexual health. As assistant clinical professor of urology at Georgetown University and former education...

In this episode, Dr Louise Newson is joined by urologist and sexual medicine specialist Prof Mohit Khera to talk about testosterone in women and why it remains one of the most misunderstood and underused hormones in medicine. Crucially, this conversation goes far beyond libido. This is a...

My body has been wrecked since 2020. (got COVID19 June 2020, then hit by 2 hurricanes, August & October 2020). I am not sure if COVID was solely responsible for my current issues or the mix of two high stress environments caused me burn out to the point of adrenal failure which is what I believe...

Think testosterone is just a male hormone? Think again. In this game-changing conversation, Shalin Shah, CEO of Marius Pharmaceuticals, debunks a major myth in women’s health. Spoiler alert: women have more testosterone than estrogen, and when those levels drop during perimenopause and...

"Cardiometabolic Health: Do Sex Steroids Matter?" which looks at the role sex steroids play in cardiovascular health across the lifespan. Susan R. Davis My team who have contributed to the work presented Conclusions

https://kellycaspersonmd.substack.com/p/2026-goals KELLY CASPERSON, MD DEC 29, 2025 The past decade (or 2025 for that matter) has shown that progress in women’s health does not result from being polite, patient, or quiet. It advances when individuals speak uncomfortable truths openly and...

This session, hosted by Dr. Rachel Rubin, a leading Urologist and sexual medicine specialist, and Heather Florio, CEO of Desert Harvest, explores the intersection of hormonal health, sexual wellness, and interstitial cystitis (IC). Together, they’ll redefine what menopause means today —...

2025 American Heart Association Scientific Sessions Dr. Susan Davis * in the process of doing safety parameters, we found that when we gave women testosterone, we caused blood vessel dilation just like we saw when we gave women estrogen and in fact, when we gave women an ACUTE dose of...

FDA Commissioner and subject matter experts from the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research discuss the agency's recent announcement regarding removal of the “black box warning” for hormone replacement therapy. Proposed Changes Related to Safety Information Labeling Proposed...

Dr. Davis cutting deep here! 27:30 HRT loses its black box warning 29:29 The harm of over prescribing and big dose HRT There is a lot we don’t know about the menopause. It’s a stage of life that can be difficult to navigate for many women - especially since the advice online is all over...

* These effects can be life-altering and can lead to social withdrawal, relationship strain and reduced capacity to work. With key neurotransmitter systems including serotonin, allopregnanolone and gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) being modulated by fluctuating levels of oestradiol, progesterone...

Testosterone for women is one of the most confusing and misunderstood topics in women’s health. In this episode, Dr. Heather Hirsch and Dr. Kelly Casperson explain why women need testosterone, the science behind female testosterone levels, and how testosterone dosing for women actually works. We...

In this episode, Dr. Morgentaler and Dr. Brandon talk about the hype around testosterone for women, debunking exaggerated claims, and bringing a grounded, therapist-friendly perspective on how hormone therapy can genuinely improve libido, mood, and quality of life—when used safely and...

Dr. Rachel Rubin and Dr. Kelly Caspersen discuss with FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary the significant impact of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) on women's health, particularly in the context of recent FDA changes to black box warnings. They explore the misconceptions surrounding HRT, the...

* The newly formed all-female advisory board will provide clinical expertise, advocacy, and strategic guidance as Marius broadens its research and development in female hormone health...

Researchers proposed the idea of an “testosterone deficiency syndrome” in menopausal women more than 20 years ago. This was before testosterone had been measured across women’s lifespans and before robust studies of the relationships between blood testosterone levels and specific symptoms. Our...

* One of the few female urologists in the U.S., Dr. Kelly is rewriting the narrative on hormones—explaining why testosterone isn’t “just for men” and why, after 90 years, the FDA still hasn’t approved it for women. In this powerful episode, board-certified urologist Dr. Kelly Casperson...