In this episode of You Are Not Broken, Dr. Kelly Casperson recaps the recent FDA event dedicated to women’s health, spotlighting the critical role of hormones like testosterone and estrogen. She shares key insights from expert panels, explains why better education and prescribing practices are urgently needed among physicians, and reveals exciting details about her upcoming book on menopause. Kelly also explores the mental health impact of hormonal changes during perimenopause and offers a preview of her nationwide book tour aimed at rewriting the conversation around midlife health.

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  The You Are Not Broken podcast has surpassed 4 million downloads.

  
  


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  The FDA event brought women’s health—and hormones—into the spotlight.

  
  


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  There is a critical need for female-dose testosterone to be recognized and approved.

  
  


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  Changing outdated prescribing habits is key to improving women’s health care.

  
  


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  Hormones are powerful tools for preventing disease and improving quality of life.

  
  


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  Menopause and hormonal health education remain dangerously underrepresented in medicine.

  
  


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  Kelly’s upcoming book aims to bust myths and empower women with facts.

  
  


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  Her book tour will bring this conversation to cities across the country.

  
  


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  Hormonal changes in perimenopause can drive significant mental health challenges.

  
  


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  Advocacy for women’s hormone therapy is essential for better health outcomes.

  
  

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