Let’s explore “Testosterone, bioavailable — lab reference”

A episode from Purser Wellness on Substack, covering hormones, testing and nutrients.

A episode from Purser Wellness on Substack, covering hormones, testing and nutrients.

WOOOHOOO! ANNOUNCEMENT! Well, ladies, tonight is the night for my FACEBOOK LIVE on LOW TESTOSTERONE IN WOMEN (HSDD, LOW LIBIDO, DRY PAINFUL VAGINA). So start asking your questions now. I will also pick 3 of you who “unexpectedly” have the a

PURSER WELLNESSTestosterone in Men and WomenA conversation with Dr. Purser

Aloha, Have you thought about the possibility of having low in testosterone? Yes, both men and women suffer from low testosterone. Understanding the signs and symptoms, in men and women, can help dramatically and improve testosterone levels. Since I was 30 years old, I forced my body through menopause with a lupron shot prior to starting chemotherapy in order to prevent my estrogen-positive cancer from spreading. Unfortunately, I had the same side-effects women go through during menopause including hot and cold flashes, dryness, and low libido. Have you considered the changes your body is goin

PURSER WELLNESSLow Testosterone and Vitamin DeficienciesFrom the reading room

Men, want to know the #1 secret to good sex as we age? Nutrition consiting of vitamins, minerals, and amino acids. This covers a lot of ground, but let’s shorten that distance. I see hundreds of men in my practice every year for Hypogonadism (medically low testosterone) with a serum total testosterone level below 400 ng/dl (very severe) creating severe fatigue. Hard to have sex, or even to consider performing, if you are exhausted! Assuming you have no trauma (pituitary, heart, testicles, or penis) and you are noticeably exhausted after sex, or too tired to get going, then it probably is your

PURSER WELLNESSTestosterone for Vaginal Dryness & Muscle Wasting in WomenFrom the reading room

Testosterone is an amazing hormone for women. In men, testosterone is produced mainly in the testes, and in women, it's produced in the ovaries (when working properly) with a small amount made in the adrenal glands. Testosterone is a hormone found commonly in men and less so in women. Testosterone is a sex hormone that plays an important role in the health of both men and women. In females, half of the testosterone is produced by the ovaries and adrenal glands. A healthy level of testosterone is also protective against bone disorders such as osteoporosis and HSDD (Hypoactive Sexual Desire Diso

Learn why libido, erectile function, testosterone, and fertility are different health questions.

Explore testosterone symptoms and test results in women without assuming a single cause.

Learn what a low testosterone result can and cannot tell you about its cause.

See why symptoms and repeat testing both matter when discussing testosterone in men.

Review fertility, red blood cells, and other questions to raise about testosterone injections.

Prepare a clear set of questions about testosterone results, goals, options, and follow-up.