Did you know that testosterone plays an important role in women's health? Are you curious about how hormones can help you achieve lasting weight loss? In today’s episode, Philip (@witsandweights) welcomes back Karen Martel, a Certified Hormone Specialist and Transformational Nutrition Coach who has helped many women find new vibrancy through hormone awareness and optimization, especially throughout the peri- and post-menopause phases.The last time Karen was on the show, way back in Episode 31, where listeners can also get her full backstory, Philip and Karen unpacked the complexities of hormones and weight loss during perimenopause. Karen is here today to uncover the truth about testosterone for women. You will learn the role of testosterone in women’s health and vitality, who might benefit from testosterone therapy, common questions related to benefits, safety, and dosage, and where all this is headed into the future.Today you’ll learn all about:2:36 Testosterone’s role in women’s health7:24 Debunking myths about testosterone in women9:02 DHEA, adrenal health, stress/cortisol11:38 Criteria for testosterone supplementation/treatment17:44 When women should test for testosterone levels23:01 Role in weight management during menopause28:47 Integrating testosterone in holistic hormone therapy34:49 Benefits for aging/vitality46:07 Side effects and dosing of TRT47:40 Long-term use and the future of TRT50:03 One question you wish I had asked53:26 How to connect with Karen55:32 OutroEpisode resources:Ep 31: Hormones and Weight Loss During Perimenopause with Karen MartelThe Hormone Solution PodcastWebsite: karenmartel.com/ Instagram: @karenmartelhormones Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/karenmartelhormones ? Win a prize by taking our Listener Survey! ? Support the show? Apply for 1-on-1 coaching!?‍? Schedule a FREE results breakthrough call with Philip? Join our Facebook community for accountability, live training/Q&As, & free challenges✉️ Join the FREE email list with insider strategies, bonus content, and exclusive articles!? Try MacroFactor for free with code WITSANDWEIGHTS. The only food logging app that adjusts to your metabolism!? Enjoyed this episode? Share it on social and follow/tag @witsandweights? Love the podcast? Leave a 5-star review? Send a Q&A voicemail