What you'll learn in this expert session
Despite decades of research, misconceptions remain regarding testosterone's role in menopausal hormone therapy. This is particularly the case on many social media platforms, where dubious claims are made that testosterone can significantly improve energy levels, cognition and mood at perimenopause and menopause. This has led to a challenging of traditional medical paradigms and a community-led demand for testosterone therapy beyond its current accepted indications. In this presentation, Dr Terri Foran will discuss the evidence on testosterone therapy and outline an approach to patient selection, optimal dosing, monitoring therapy and guiding treatment expectations.
About the Expert
Dr Terri Foran
Dr Terri Foran is a Sexual Health Physician with a special clinical interest in contraception, menopause and the management of sexually transmitted infections. She has had numerous publications in these fields. Dr Foran holds the position of Conjoint Senior Lecturer in the School of Women’s and Children’s Health at UNSW Sydney, where she is regularly involved in the teaching of undergraduate students. She has worked in both private and public clinical practice, most recently as a Visiting Medical Officer at the Menopause Hub established at the Royal Hospital for Women in Randwick. She is a current Board member of the Australasian Menopause Society. She also has a particular interest in postgraduate clinical education and has presented at both National and International conferences as well as hosting regular podcasts for Healthed on topics related to sexual and reproductive health.
