Ep 135: The Truth About Testosterone for Women’s Health with Karen Martel

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 health 7:24 Debunking myths about testosterone in women 9:02 DHEA, adrenal health, stress/cortisol 11:38 Criteria for testosterone supplementation/treatment 17:44 When women should test for testosterone levels 23:01 Role in weight management during menopause 28:47 Integrating testosterone in holistic hormone therapy 34:49 Benefits for aging/vitality 46:07 Side effects and dosing of TRT 47:40 Long-term use and the future of TRT 50:03 One question you wish I had asked 53:26 How to connect with Karen 55:32 Outro Episode resources: Ep 31: Hormones and Weight Loss During Perimenopause with Karen Martel The Hormone Solution Podcast Website: karenmartel.com/ Instagram: @karenmartelhormones Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/karenmartelhormones Support the show 📱 Get Fitness Lab - Philip’s science-based AI app for fat loss, muscle building, and strength training for people over 40. It adapts to your nutrition, recovery, and training to improve body composition without guesswork. 🎓 Try Physique University - Evidence-based nutrition coaching and strength training to help you lose fat, build muscle, and master your metabolism with support and accountability (free custom nutrition plan with code FREEPLAN ). 👥 Join our Facebook community - Free fat loss, muscle building, and body recomposition strategies for adults over 40 who want practical, science-backed fitness guidance. 👋 Ask a question or find Philip Pape on Instagram