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As women age, their testosterone levels decline, but this is not a direct result of menopause, which is very specifically the decline and eventual cessation of ovarian estradiol and progesterone production.

In fact, during perimenopause and menopause, declining estradiol causes declining levels of sex hormone-binding protein and in turn, increasing levels of free testosterone, so some women will experience androgen excess.

As women age, many will benefit from testosterone supplementation, but not all. It's extremely individual.

To learn more, watch my entire talk on Testosterone for Women.
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