Testosterone for Women: Myths, Truths, and Real Benefits | Rachel Rubin, M.D.

Peter Attia MD May 17, 2025
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Peter Attia, MD, is the founder of Early Medical, a medical practice that applies the principles of Medicine 3.0 to patients with the goal of simultaneously lengthening their lifespan and increasing their healthspan. He is the host of The Drive, one of the most popular podcasts covering the topics of health and medicine. He is also the author of the #1 New York Times Bestseller, Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity. Dr. Attia received his medical degree from the Stanford University School of Medicine and trained for five years at the Johns Hopkins Hospital in general surgery, where he was the recipient of several prestigious awards, including resident of the year. Website: https://peterattiamd.com Peter's free newsletter: https://peterattiamd.com/newsletter/ Member-only content: https://peterattiamd.com/subscribe/ Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity (book): https://peterattiamd.com/outlive/ © 2015–2026 PA IP, LLC. All rights reserved.

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Get An Introductory Guide to Longevity and my weekly newsletter here (free): https://bit.ly/3GF74jx Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/W0XW6av2wLQ Become a member to receive exclusive content: https://bit.ly/43mfg0U This clip is from episode 348 ‒ Women’s sexual health, menopause, and hormone replacement therapy (HRT) | Rachel Rubin, M.D. In this clip, they discuss: - Testosterone in Women: The Forgotten Hormone – Why it matters - The Natural Decline Starts Sooner Than You Think – Women's testosterone begins dropping in their 30s, not just after menopause - Balancing Benefits and Risks – How low-dose testosterone can dramatically improve libido, mood, and pelvic health when prescribed carefully - Fear, Myths, and Misconceptions – Many women avoid helpful therapy because of outdated fears about masculinity or side effects - The Knowledge Gap in Medicine – Most OB-GYNs aren't taught how to manage testosterone therapy for women -------- About: The Peter Attia Drive is a deep-dive podcast focusing on maximizing longevity, and all that goes into that from physical to cognitive to emotional health. With over 90 million episodes downloaded, it features topics including exercise, nutritional biochemistry, cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, mental health, and much more. Peter Attia is the founder of Early Medical, a medical practice that applies the principles of Medicine 3.0 to patients with the goal of lengthening their lifespan and simultaneously improving their healthspan. Learn more: https://peterattiamd.com Connect with Peter on: Facebook: http://bit.ly/PeterAttiaMDFB Twitter: http://bit.ly/PeterAttiaMDTW Instagram: http://bit.ly/PeterAttiaMDIG Subscribe to The Drive: Apple Podcast: http://bit.ly/TheDriveApplePodcasts Overcast: http://bit.ly/TheDriveOvercast Spotify: http://bit.ly/TheDriveSpotify Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/TheDriveGoogle Disclaimer: This podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing, or other professional healthcare services, including the giving of medical advice. No doctor-patient relationship is formed. The use of this information and the materials linked to this podcast is at the user's own risk. The content on this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they have, and they should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. I take conflicts of interest very seriously. For all of my disclosures and the companies I invest in or advise, please visit my website where I keep an up-to-date and active list of such companies. For a full list of our registered and unregistered trademarks, trade names, and service marks, please review our Terms of Use: https://peterattiamd.com/terms-of-use/

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