LisaMarie Shaughnessy
Experts Recommend against Diagnosing Testosterone Deficiency in Women
This is a step in the right direction. I wonder if we will see a rise in women being diagnosed with Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder? Let’s hope not. Love & Miracles, Lisa Marie Experts Recommend against Diagnosing Testosterone Deficiency in Women Contact: Aaron Lohr Director, Media Relations Phone: 202.971.3654 alohr@endocrine.org Contact: Jenni Glenn Gingery Manager, Media Relations Phone: 202.971.3655 jgingery@endocrine.org Endocrine Society publishes updated Clinical Practice Guideline on Androgens in Women Washington, DC—The Endocrine Society today issued a Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG) advising against the use of testosteroneRead More
The difference between addiction and dependence?
By Ann L. Shaughnessy Back in the forties and fifties smoking was called a “bad habit.” Look where that went. It can take a long time for a habit to show up as something far more serious, even fatal. What we face now is the new testosterone replacement therapy craze, advertised constantly, by doctors, like Camels and Lucky Strikes were advertised, by doctors, forty years ago. Despite all the warnings. The actual definitions of addiction and dependence are very controversial and have been the subject of much debate, especiallyRead More
Testosterone sales projected to grow.
“Whoever is careless with the truth in small matters cannot be trusted with important matters.” Albert Einstein Welcome to Testosterone – The New Drug Addiction! With testosterone sales projected to grow to more than $5 billion over the next few years, this “testosterone thing” is only getting started. Our purpose is to be a resource center for both men and women who are contemplating testosterone replacement therapy, as well as for those who are currently taking testosterone and experiencing side effects.
“When you know better you do better.”
Last week I was approached via LinkedIn by a man who wanted to offer his business services pro bono to assist me in my Testosterone Addiction campaign. My initial reaction, hmmm there must be a catch to this. I agreed to meet with him at a local Starbucks and he began asking questions. He said, “I have never heard of testosterone addiction and I am curious.” I said, “Most people haven’t. It’s not something being talked about. I’m bringing it to the forefront.” I showed him the TIME magazineRead More
Testosterone the New Drug Addiction
TestosteroneTheNewDrugAddiction.com was created because I started to share my three year story on Facebook, and every time I did I would get a private message from someone sharing their story with me. Some would email me and say, “My husband and I are both on testosterone. Should we be concerned?” Or, “OMG, I have been trying to figure out what is wrong with me since I started taking this stuff.” A recent Time magazine cover story, “Manopause?! Aging, Insecurity and the $2 Billion Testosterone Industry” by David Von Drehle, was just what IRead More
Keep going through the darkest hours
Years ago, I came to believe all my life experiences, the good, the bad and the ugly were here to serve a bigger purpose. It has been this belief that has kept me going through my darkest hours. My three year experience with Testosterone Replacement Therapy and the last two years of learning and understanding more about this addictive drug has given me another purpose. To be of service to middle age men and women, who are at that phase in their life where they are inRead More
Why I chose testosterone replacement therapy
Many people have asked me why I chose testosterone replacement therapy. I had been experiencing perimenopausal symptoms starting in my 30’s, with weight gain, foggy thinking, almost depression-like symptoms that had gone on for years. I knew I needed to lose a little weight and make some changes with my nutrition, so I started to do what I call “eat intuitively.” I pay attention to how I feel when I eat certain foods. It worked for me and I began feeling great. I knew that if I ate breadRead More
1.6 Billion Dollar Industry
Are you aware that, Testosterone Replacement Therapy is a 1.6 Billion Dollar industry and is poised for growth in the years ahead? Testosterone is known as the male hormone that increases stamina, energy and sex drive. It is a prescription medication given to men and women across the globe. Like any other prescription medication, it can help relieve symptoms and also cause serious side effects or possibly develop what I refer to as an “involuntary addiction.” This is an addiction to a medication given to you as a resultRead More
I am one of your stories
Last December I was out with a group of women for dinner and movie. We were all swapping stories, laughing and having a great time. Then the conversation turned to hormones. One of the women began telling me she was thinking about testosterone replacement therapy. Of course, it was a topic near and dear to my heart, so I shared my story! Now 5 months later, we were out again and she said, “by the way, I had testosterone replacement therapy.” I said “AND?” She said, “I am one ofRead More
No testosterone for this girl
Just good old fashioned diet and exercise! I just came back from the gym feeling invigorated and inspired! Over in the corner on one of my favorite machines, I noticed a woman who looked to be middle age, healthy, lean and had awesome cut arms and shoulders. I said to myself, “Lisa, get up the courage to go ask her how she does it and if she uses supplements and or hormone replacement.” So I did! I said, “Excuse me, you are in such great shape! Can I ask ifRead More