Testosterone Replacement - Are You Sure It's Good for You?
09/04/23 • 30 min
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As we've matured our body chemistry has changed. Do men need testosterone replacement therapy? Phoebe discussed some women's issues in a previous episode about hormone replacement for Women. Gentlemen, today it's your turn to get the low down on low Testosterone.
OUTLINE:
I. Reasons:
I. Symptoms/Benefits:
I. Libido, body fat, muscle, mood, energy, bone density, and quality of erections
II. Testosterone's purpose
I. Hypogonadism
II. Less indication for "healthy" men
III. "May" prevent issues as we get older
II. Methods:
I. Pellets - painful, less fat, scars
II. Injections - less painful
I. 2 weeks - big dose, taper off over time, intramuscular
II. 1 week - less highs/lows, easier to remember, traditionally intramuscular
III. Daily - It's a routine, less painful, subcutaneous
III. Testing
I. If you have symptoms
II. Before for baseline
III. After a month or so to see your levels
IV. Annual testing once the dose is sorted out
V. It's complicated...
IV. Side effects
I. Acne, hair growth, sleep apnea
II. Increased risk of Heart attacks, stroke
III. Reduced sperm production
IV. Estrogen,
I. 0.3% converted
II. resulting in breast tissue, and prostate enlargement
III. Testing for estrogen
IV. Estrogen blocker - aromatase inhibitors (some doctors disagree with this approach)
V. Cautions
I. No long term testing - benefits / Risks
II. "For those who have low testosterone levels but no symptoms, treatment isn't recommended. It's also not recommended for those whose levels are low because of aging."
Sources:
https://youtu.be/GNCpG1fkMBA?t=5514
Testosterone calculator
https://www.issam.ch/freetesto.htm
https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/sexual-health/in-depth/testosterone-therapy/art-20045728
https://www.webmd.com/men/guide/testosterone-replacement-therapy-is-it-right-for-you
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As we've matured our body chemistry has changed. Do men need testosterone replacement therapy? Phoebe discussed some women's issues in a previous episode about hormone replacement for Women. Gentlemen, today it's your turn to get the low down on low Testosterone.
OUTLINE:
I. Reasons:
I. Symptoms/Benefits:
I. Libido, body fat, muscle, mood, energy, bone density, and quality of erections
II. Testosterone's purpose
I. Hypogonadism
II. Less indication for "healthy" men
III. "May" prevent issues as we get older
II. Methods:
I. Pellets - painful, less fat, scars
II. Injections - less painful
I. 2 weeks - big dose, taper off over time, intramuscular
II. 1 week - less highs/lows, easier to remember, traditionally intramuscular
III. Daily - It's a routine, less painful, subcutaneous
III. Testing
I. If you have symptoms
II. Before for baseline
III. After a month or so to see your levels
IV. Annual testing once the dose is sorted out
V. It's complicated...
IV. Side effects
I. Acne, hair growth, sleep apnea
II. Increased risk of Heart attacks, stroke
III. Reduced sperm production
IV. Estrogen,
I. 0.3% converted
II. resulting in breast tissue, and prostate enlargement
III. Testing for estrogen
IV. Estrogen blocker - aromatase inhibitors (some doctors disagree with this approach)
V. Cautions
I. No long term testing - benefits / Risks
II. "For those who have low testosterone levels but no symptoms, treatment isn't recommended. It's also not recommended for those whose levels are low because of aging."
Sources:
https://youtu.be/GNCpG1fkMBA?t=5514
Testosterone calculator
https://www.issam.ch/freetesto.htm
https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/sexual-health/in-depth/testosterone-therapy/art-20045728
https://www.webmd.com/men/guide/testosterone-replacement-therapy-is-it-right-for-you
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Testosterone therapy for women. Is it safe for you?
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In recent years, testosterone therapy for women has gained popularity, fueled by self-styled menopause specialists on social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram, as well as celebrity endorsements. The claims associated with this therapy are numerous, ranging from transforming libido to reducing brain fog, improving energy and mood, staving off dementia, enhancing bone strength, and maintaining muscle mass. However, it is essential to scrutinize these claims and evaluate the available scientific studies before considering testosterone therapy for women.
OUTLINE:
- Media Dominance
- Benefit Claims: fog, mood, energy, dementia, bones, muscle
- Medical Studies on Claims
- Women Exploited?
- Risks & Side Effects
- Testosterone Over A Woman’s Lifespan
- Where does Testosterone Come from? - Conversion
- Ovary Function - Menopause
- Reasons to Prescribe
- Clinical Trial Results
- 'T' Levels Don't Always Correlate With Symptoms
- Reasons To Promote - Profit
- FOMO
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SOURCES:
Full sources are available on our website...
Is the Male Sex Hormone Putting Mid-Life Women at Risk?
Testosterone for peri- and postmenopausal women
Yen & Jaffe's Reproductive Endocrinology - Physiology, Pathophysiology, and Clinical Management
Androgen levels in adult females: changes with age, menopause, and oophorectomy
Global Consensus Position Statement on the Use of Testosterone Therapy for Women
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Gentlemen, today's your day to get the low down on low testosterone. This is very important to understand as there are some serious risks to taking testosterone if you don't need it.
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