Is testosterone truly the villain in prostate cancer, or have we been misled for decades? In this episode of Optimized Health, Josh Porter sits down with world-renowned urologist and testosterone researcher Dr. Abraham Morgentaler to unravel one of the most persistent myths in medicine. They...
* Currently, no clear guidelines exist, leaving clinicians to rely on incomplete but available clinical evidence. Although TST may be necessary in cases, such as successful PCa treatment or active surveillance for low-risk disease, extreme caution is advised for patients with moderate- or...
Breaking Barriers in Women's Health: Dr. Susan Davis' Revolutionary Work on Menopause and Hormones
Key Insights:
Dr. Susan Davis, a trailblazing endocrinologist and researcher, is dedicated to advancing the understanding of women's health, focusing on menopause and hormone therapy.
Her...
Hey guys, I’m 24 (turning 25 in July) and just got some blood work done that’s got me concerned. I’ve been training in the gym since I was 15, though lately I’ve been more on and off with my routine. I’m around 5'8" and 170 lbs, and my bench press has been hovering around 225 lbs for years. I...
Can't seem to really find a general consensus anywhere. Some people say DHT is important for a number of things and some say it isn't that critical after you finish developing.
I started finasteride a couple of months ago, but I do not want this to be a discussion about the drug itself and its...
* Interpretation of the TRAVERSE findings is limited by several factors. Over 60 % of participants discontinued treatment prior to trial completion, resulting in a median exposure of less than 22 months. Additionally, outcome data were only available for approximately 80 % of the potential...
In this episode of the Dr. Geo Prostate Podcast, Dr. Geo unpacks President Joe Biden’s recent diagnosis of Gleason 9 advanced prostate cancer. With real talk and real science, Dr. Geo dives deep into what this diagnosis means medically, why it’s raising eyebrows, and how it could have been...
Top tier Memorial Sloan Kettering, worked alongside Dr. Mulhall to boot!
Dr Samantha Strumeier
https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk/news-from-st-bartholomews/new-nurseled-clinic-improves-care-for-men-after-cancertreatment-17548/
A new clinic at Barts Cancer Centre is providing vital support...
In this episode, Dr. Morgentaler and Dr. Brandon unpack the myth that eunuchs never get prostate cancer and reveal how powerful stories—not science—shaped decades of medical belief about testosterone.
00:07 – The Story of Testosterone and Prostate Cancer
In this episode, Dr. Morgentaler...
In this episode, Dr. Morgentaler and Dr. Brandon talk about the FDA finally reversing its stance on testosterone risks, what that means for heart health, and why it’s a big win for science—and for patients.
Chapters
00:07 – FDA's New Stance on Testosterone
In this episode, Dr. Morgentaler...
Advances in antiretroviral therapy (ART) have made it possible for persons with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) to have a lifespan that approaches that of people without HIV without progressing to AIDS or transmitting HIV to sexual partners or infants. There is, therefore, increasing emphasis...
Thinking about testosterone therapy? Before you jump in, listen to this essential conversation on the real risks, fertility consequences, and what men need to know about hormone health.
Chapters & Key Moments
00:00 – Trailer: Why testosterone isn’t always the answer
00:45 – Welcome to The...
Life is meant to be savoured and enjoyed, but for many women, menopause can feel like the spark has been extinguished. The energy, joy, and zest for life just aren’t there anymore.
Too often, women are handed antidepressants to address these symptoms—but could testosterone be the real...
* injections can be very hard to titrate to get to the right amount
The Side Effects of Testosterone in Menopause and Perimenopause // Have you been considering testosterone but also wondered about the possible side effects? In this video, I break down the most common side effects of...