madman
Super Moderator
In this episode, Dr. Morgentaler and Dr. Brandon debunk the long-standing myth linking testosterone therapy to heart attacks and strokes, highlighting flawed studies, media misinterpretations, and recent evidence confirming its cardiovascular safety.
Chapters
00:49 - Early Research and Positive Findings: Early studies showed testosterone therapy reduced mortality and was linked to better heart health.
02:17 - The 2013 JAMA Study Controversy: A 2013 JAMA study falsely claimed testosterone therapy increased heart attack and stroke risks.
05:27 - Debunking the JAMA Study: Dr. Morgentaler exposed errors in the JAMA study, showing opposite conclusions to its claims.
16:32 - The Traverse Trial and Final Verdict: The 2023 Traverse Trial confirmed no increased heart risk with testosterone therapy, ending the debate.
27:47 - Conclusion and Final Thoughts: This episode stresses cautious trust in medical studies and celebrates the clarity from recent research.