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Mar 2025
1h 54m

The Science of Optimizing Your Testoster...

Dr. Gabrielle Lyon
About this episode

In this episode, Dr. Abraham Morgentaler—an expert in urology and hormone health—helps unpack the biggest myths and misconceptions surrounding testosterone therapy for both men and women. He shares his pioneering research on testosterone replacement therapy, challenging outdated fears about its link to prostate cancer and highlighting the latest findings on how hormone therapy can impact overall health, libido, and longevity. The conversation explores the controversial history of testosterone in medicine, the common mismanagement of hormone deficiencies, and why free testosterone may be one of the most important markers for health.

We cover:

  • The truth behind the testosterone-prostate cancer debate
  • How testosterone deficiency is linked to obesity, cardiovascular disease, and dementia
  • The stigma around testosterone therapy and why so many people remain untreated
  • The effects of testosterone therapy on fertility, muscle mass, and mental well-being
  • The role of testosterone in women's health and aging
  • The latest advancements in testosterone treatments and how they compare

Whether you’re considering testosterone therapy, navigating hormone-related issues, or just interested in optimizing your health, this episode offers critical insights that could reshape your understanding of testosterone and its role in overall well-being.

Who is Abraham Morgentaler?

Dr. Abraham Morgentaler is a leading expert in men’s health and a pioneer in the treatment of testosterone deficiency. His research helped overturn the long-held belief that testosterone therapy increases prostate cancer risk, and he has published over 200 scientific articles on testosterone, prostate cancer, and male sexual health. A Harvard-trained urologist, he is currently the Blavatnik Faculty Fellow in Health and Longevity at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Morgentaler is also the founder of Men’s Health Boston and co-founder of the Androgen Society, and he continues to educate clinicians worldwide through his virtual fellowship and best-selling books on men's health.

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