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Rewriting the Hormone Script: Testosterone Therapy, Myths & Must-Knows

Rewriting the Hormone Script: Testosterone Therapy, Myths & Must-Knows

Update: 2025-08-27
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Join host Maha Corbett and guest Dr Jo Bruce – women's health GP and hormone expert – as they unpack the misunderstood hormone that’s making waves in the wellness world: testosterone.




✓ Why women actually have more testosterone than oestrogen


✓ What testosterone really does in the female body (hint: it’s not just about libido)


✓ Low energy, brain fog and zero joy? Why testosterone might be the missing piece


✓ How to know if testosterone therapy is right for you


✓ The surprising link between hormones, mood, metabolism and muscle


✓ What the science says (and doesn’t say) about side effects and long-term safety


✓ Libido, relationships and the real reason it’s not “just in your head”


✓ Why perimenopause is often misunderstood – and what to do about it


✓ The questions to ask your doctor and how to prepare for your hormone check


✓ Tracking your symptoms: how a simple diary can change everything




Whether you're curious about hormone therapy, struggling with low libido or just feeling “off” – this honest and empowering chat arms you with the expert knowledge you need to advocate for your health and feel like you again.




Mentioned Resources:


Healthy Hormones Symptom Score Sheet


https://www.healthyhormones.au/




Book: Mating in Captivity by Esther Perel


https://www.estherperel.com/books




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https://www.instagram.com/swiish/


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https://www.instagram.com/maha_corbett




Guest:


Dr Jo Bruce


https://www.instagram.com/myma_health/




🎧 Episode Chapters


00:00 – Testosterone: It’s Not Just for Men


01:00 – Libido, Energy & Feeling “Flat”: What Women Are Missing


03:30 – What Testosterone Does in a Woman’s Body


06:00 – Perimenopause, Mood & Mental Health: It’s All Connected


09:00 – Should You Consider Testosterone Therapy?


11:00 – Side Effects & What the Research Says


13:30 – Weight Gain, Metabolism & Muscle: What’s the Link?


16:00 – Strong Not Skinny: Why Midlife Fitness Needs a Rethink


17:00 – Mood, Libido & the Brain: The Real Connection


20:00 – Relationships, Re-partnering & Sex Drive


23:00 – Myths from Movies, Media & Sex Ed


25:00 – What Happens in a Hormone Appointment


27:00 – Testing, Therapy & What to Track


30:00 – Journalling Your Symptoms & When to Seek Help


33:00 – Supporting Yourself Through the Chaos


34:00 – Trust Your Gut: Final Words from Dr Jo

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Rewriting the Hormone Script: Testosterone Therapy, Myths & Must-Knows

Rewriting the Hormone Script: Testosterone Therapy, Myths & Must-Knows

Sally Obermeder & Maha Corbett