Dr. Nicole Smith

Understanding Testosterone in Women, Optimal Ranges, and Why It Matters for Health

Testosterone /

She was shocked when her lab results came back. Her testosterone was listed as “normal.” But she felt anything but normal. She had: When she asked her provider about testosterone, the answer was quick: “Women don’t really need testosterone.” That statement is flat-out wrong. Testosterone is a critical hormone for women, especially in perimenopause and […]

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Understanding Estradiol Gold Ranges for Hormone, Bone, Heart, and Brain Protection

Estrogen /

Sarah sat in her car after yet another doctor’s appointment, staring at her lab results on her phone. Her provider had told her, “Everything looks normal.” But Sarah didn’t feel normal. She was exhausted.Her joints ached.Her sleep was broken.Her brain felt foggy.She worried about her bones, her heart, and her memory as she got older.

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