The Neuro Experience
The Neuro Experience
Louisa Nicola
Why Testosterone is the Missing Link in Women’s Health | ft. Dr. Kelly Casperson
1 hour 20 minutes Posted Oct 21, 2025 at 7:00 am.
– Intro
– From Sex Ed to Menopause
– FDA Bias & Hormone Approval
– Redefining HRT as PET (Progesterone, Estrogen, Testosterone)
– Hormones 101 & Testosterone Misconceptions
– Perimenopause vs. Stress
– The “Bricks of the House” Analogy
– Symptoms of Low Testosterone in Women
– Lab Values vs. Reality
– DHEA & Supplementation
– Emotions on Testosterone
– Testosterone & Mental Health
– Vitamin D & Hormone Synergy
– Debunking Testosterone Myths
– The “Married-Only” Paradox
– Perimenopause Misdiagnosis
– Myth #2 – Masculinization Fear
– Fertility & Testosterone
– Pregnancy & Safety
– Blood Tests Explained
– Dr. Casperson’s Book & Treatment Guidance
– Contraindications & Safety
– Breast-Cancer Data
– The Menopause Divorce Rate
– Untreated Menopause & Relationships
– Testifying at the FDA
– The Estrogen Box Warning
– Why the FDA Still Hasn’t Acted
– Risk Tolerance Gap
– Systemic Discrimination in Medicine
– Neurological Protection of Testosterone
– Alzheimer’s & Hormone Decline
– Prevention vs. Treatment
– Brain Receptors & Protection
– The Brain Literally Eats Itself
– FDA Hearing Reflection
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In this powerful episode, board-certified urologist Dr. Kelly Casperson exposes the gender bias in medicine and reveals why testosterone may be the missing link in women’s mood, motivation, and longevity.
One of the few female urologists in the U.S., Dr. Kelly is rewriting the narrative on hormones—explaining why testosterone isn’t “just for men” and why, after 90 years, the FDA still hasn’t approved it for women.
Her message is clear: women are not broken. Whether you’re in your 30s, perimenopause, or beyond, this episode will change how you see your biology—and your power.
About Dr. Casperson
Dr. Kelly Casperson is a urologist, author, speaker, and educator transforming the way women understand their bodies. She empowers women of all ages to embrace sexual health, hormone balance, and intimacy with confidence and curiosity. With humor and candor, she dismantles shame-based myths and teaches one powerful truth: You Are Not Broken.
Follow Dr. Kelly Casperson:
Instagram: @kellycaspersonmd
Podcast: You Are Not Broken
Website: https://kellycaspersonmd.com/
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