Is testosterone really the answer to low libido during perimenopause and menopause—or is that just another overhyped myth?

In this episode of Modern Menopause, your host Morven and hormone expert Dr. Robyn Kutka break down the truth about testosterone and women’s libido. While it’s often promoted as a quick fix, libido is far more complex—especially during midlife.

We get into why libido during midlife is so much more than one hormone — from stress and sleep to relationship dynamics and beyond. Every woman's body is different — and this conversation is a great reminder that no single hormone tells the whole story.

If you’ve been told “just take testosterone,” this conversation will give you a much more complete—and realistic—picture.

💬 Plus: listener questions on orgasm, sensitivity, and what else actually supports libido during menopause.

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Has your stomach suddenly gone completely sideways — even though you haven't changed a thing? You're not imagining it. In this episode of Modern Menopause, co-hosts Morven and Dr. Robyn Kutka dig into one of the most overlooked (and most embarrassing) symptoms of perimenopause and menopause: digestive issues.

They dig into why hormonal shifts during perimenopause and menopause are so often left out of the conversation — and the questions worth bringing to your doctor when your gut just isn't cooperating.

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Why do so many women feel like something is off—only to be told everything looks “normal”?

In this episode of Modern Menopause, Dr Robyn Kutka and Morven explore why women in perimenopause and menopause often feel dismissed when they seek answers about their health. From limitations in standard testing to gaps in medical education, we unpack the factors that can leave women without clear direction—even when they don’t feel like themselves.

We also discuss how symptoms can overlap across hormones, nutrition, stress, and lifestyle factors—and why a broader, more individualized approach may help provide better clarity.

If you’ve ever felt like your concerns weren’t fully addressed, this episode offers context, perspective, and practical ways to think about your next steps.

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Feeling exhausted, gaining weight, and wondering “Is it my thyroid?” You’re not alone, and you might be looking in the wrong place.

In this episode of the Modern Menopause Podcast, Morven and Dr. Robyn Kutka dig into one of the most talked-about questions in the menopause years: why so many women feel 'off' — and why the answer isn't always what we expect.

Stay tuned to the end for Dr. Robyn's go-to tip for taking the edge off when everything feels like too much.

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Join Dr. Robyn Kutka and Morven for smart, honest, and often funny conversations about perimenopause, menopause, and everything that comes after.

We break down the science, answer real questions, and make sense of the symptoms and changes that come with midlife.

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