The Big T; Testosterone from Testy to Tired- What Testosterone means in Women’s health

Cheryl Burdette, ND

Director of Education and Residency, Progressive Medical Clinics Consultant, Dunwoody Labs & LabCorp

Testosterone is given credit for building muscle mass and improving libido, but is often under discussed outside of these areas. Testosterone receptors on the brain and in the bone are critical for so much more in terms of optimal function in our system. Testosterone does have the potential to be naturally modulated, through botanicals and nutrients. We will review research that indicates which therapies are most effective. Testosterone also plays a role in enzymatic activity such as Cystathionine-β-synthase or CBS so is involved in methylation cycles and homocysteine control. Testosterone, while only a tenth of the level in women that it is in men, is still pivotal to well-being in women’s health. We will review some of the distinctions between testosterone activity in men and women, and where our focus should be for healthy testosterone management. Testosterone is emerging as a key player in fertility and a role in breast cancer as well. We will examine these areas, and move through the research to find the evidence that best supports effective testosterone management in men and women.