Docs Who Lift The Truth About Testosterone Therapy in Women (with Dr. Susan Davis)
Nov 3, 2025
Dr. Susan Davis, an esteemed Australian endocrinologist specializing in testosterone therapy and women's health, dives deep into the complexities of low libido. She reveals that testosterone can significantly enhance postmenopausal women's sexual desire but emphasizes the importance of individualized care. Davis discusses the role of psychosocial factors and debunks myths about low testosterone at menopause. With insights on dosing and the placebo effect, she clarifies that current therapies primarily support those with distressing low desire, not other health claims.
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Desire, Arousal And Orgasm Are Distinct
- Desire, arousal, and orgasm are distinct sexual domains with different causes and treatments.
- Low desire becomes a disorder only when it causes personal distress or interferes with life.
Talk First, Test Selectively
- Take time in the clinic to explore psychosocial, sleep, and other symptoms before assuming biology is the cause.
- Run basic tests like TSH and ferritin when symptoms suggest organic contributors.
Menopause Symptoms, Not Testosterone Drops
- Testosterone blood levels do not change at natural menopause, but symptoms cluster with vasomotor disturbances.
- Sleep disruption from hot flashes/night sweats drives mood, cognition, and sexual dysfunction.