Testosterone, DHEA, Cortisol, Libido & Hormone Myths | The Menopause Q&A Show | Ask Dr. Robyn | Ep 8 - Video

In Episode 8 of The Menopause Q&A Show, Dr. Robyn Kutka answers real questions from women navigating menopause, hormones, libido, stress, and vaginal health.

This episode dives deep into testosterone vs DHEA, hormone delivery methods (pellets, creams, injections), cortisol and stress, facial hair changes, weight loss resistance, orgasm challenges, pelvic floor health, saliva hormone testing, and why progesterone may be the most overlooked hormone in menopause care.

If you’ve been confused by conflicting hormone advice on social media or feel like “nothing is working,” this episode will help you understand why—and what to consider next.

Blogs mentioned in this episode:
The Down Low on DHEA: https://www.parlor-games.com/blog/The-Down-Low-on-DHEA.html
Hormone Case Study: https://www.parlor-games.com/blog/Hormone-Reports-Case-Study-1.html
How Hormones Convert: https://www.parlor-games.com/blog/How-Hormones-Convert.html
Yams .v. Progesterone... What's the Difference? https://www.parlor-games.com/blog/Yams-v-Progesterone.html
The Ultimate Vagina Workout: https://www.parlor-games.com/blog/The-Ultimate-Vagina-Workout.html
Super Saliva (Testing!): https://www.parlor-games.com/blog/-Super-Saliva-Testing.html

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Chapters

00:00 – Welcome to Ask Dr. Robyn | Ep 8
02:10 – Testosterone vs DHEA: What’s the difference?
07:45 – DHEA dosing, benefits & side effects
13:30 – Pellets vs creams vs injections explained
19:40 – Facial hair, insulin & hormone shifts
25:10 – Compounded hormones: what they are & when to use them
30:05 – Vaginal health, UTIs & estrogen’s role
36:20 – Weight loss resistance & hormone imbalance
41:50 – Libido, orgasm changes & clitoral health
48:15 – Cortisol, stress & saliva hormone testing
55:40 – Progesterone: the most overlooked menopause hormone
01:01:30 – Final thoughts & wrap-up