The Science of Optimizing Your Testosterone

madman · Mar 4, 2025

Waiting on this one!

One of the few giants in the field!

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 He shares his pioneering research on testosterone replacement therapy, challenging outdated fears about its link to prostate cancer and highlighting the latest findings on how hormone therapy can impact overall health, libido, and longevity.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.

madman · Mar 4, 2025

All the bros left scratching their noggins!

Pros/Cons oral TU (51:24-57:12)

* one of the things that the orals have transformed is the concept that you have to have a continually high level of testosterone to get the benefits and clearly that's not true and the safety profile seems to be improved by having levels that fluctuate some during the day returning to close to or even baseline

Thread 'Testosterone Therapy Today: Clinical Advances & Safety with Dr. Abraham Morgentaler'

Sep 16, 2024

Dr. Morgentaler back in action!

Listen closely, loved this one!

Pros/Cons oral TU (51:24-57:12)

*one of the things that the orals have transformed is the concept that you have to have a continually high level of testosterone to get the benefits and clearly that's not true and the safety profile seems to be improved by having levels that fluctuate some during the day returning to close to or even baseline

Synopsis

Dr. Morgentaler starts by sharing his pioneering journey with...

madman · Mar 4, 2025

Throw this in there too for that dime a dozen club stinking up all those so called men's HRT/health forums!

Truth hurts!

This is coming from the man who would be considered the father of testosterone who has made huge contributions in the field of testosterone therapy and men's health let alone has treated 1000s of men over decades!

Would be considered one of the top heavyweights when it comes to (research/clinical experience) in the field of hormone replacement therapy!

* what's important to understand though is that the concept of testosterone therapy in theory is designed to replicate youthful levels of testosterone to help people who are deficient in this hormone, the goal isn't to make them into supermen and the real question is why do people want to go above normal if at all, much of the concept of treating up lets say a 1000 let's say our normal upper limit, in the anti-aging community or age management community there are some people who believe the there's an optimal level of testosterone that may be 1200 or 1500 or even I've heard 1800 and the basis for that is WEAK!

Post in thread 'The Ultimate Guide to Testosterone, explained by the #1 Urologist Treating Low T'

Oct 13, 2024

1200-1500 trough TT BRUH with sky-high FT BRUH raging libido, bonkers erections to boot!

LMFAO!

* what's important to understand though is that the concept of testosterone therapy in theory is designed to replicate youthful levels of testosterone to help people who are deficient in this hormone, the goal isn't to make them into supermen and the real question is why do people want to go above normal if at all, much of the concept of treating up lets say a 1000 let's say our normal upper limit, in the anti-aging community or age management community there are some people who...

madman · Mar 4, 2025

Thread 'Testosterone Therapy and Erythrocytosis - the most common dose-limiting effect of testosterone therapy'

Apr 21, 2024

Testosterone Therapy and Erythrocytosis • The Blood Project

Introduction Androgens play a crucial role in the development and maintenance of: Male reproductive and sexual functions Body composition Erythropoiesis

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Introduction

Androgens play a crucial role in the development and maintenance of:

Male reproductive and sexual functions

Body composition

Erythropoiesis

Muscle and bone health

Cognitive function
Testosterone falls progressively with age and a significant percentage of men over the age of 60 years have serum testosterone levels that are below the lower limits of young...

Thread 'Secondary Polycythemia'

Aug 17, 2024

Secondary Polycythemia: Practice Essentials, Pathophysiology, Etiology

The word polycythemia indicates increased red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. Most of the time, it is used in place of erythrocythemia, or pure red blood cell increase, such as in secondary polycythemia.

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Practice Essentials

In secondary polycythemia, the number of red blood cells (RBCs) is increased as a result of an underlying condition. Secondary polycythemia would more accurately be called secondary erythrocytosis or erythrocythemia, as those terms specifically denote increased red blood cells. [1] The term polycythemia is used appropriately in the myeloproliferative disorder called polycythemia vera, in which there are elevated levels of all three peripheral blood...

Post in thread 'High Testosterone on only 80mg/week'

Jun 22, 2024

BruceWayne said:
Based on the comments you made here about a hematocrit of below 54 being safe are you willing to stand liable for giving out this false information if the OP has a stroke or heart attack?

Also please enlighten us on where you attended medical school and where you got your degree in endocrinology?

If you are having to give blood to reduce the hematocrit, you are not on "TRT" you are taking a small steroid cycle and calling it TRT.

As for my advice to the poster, I know personally of two people I have given similar advice to, both had strokes under the age of fifty. One with a...