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Testosterone therapy for men on active surveillance

Jun 05

“The 2018 AUA guidelines for testosterone therapy that were co-chaired by Dr. John P. Mulhall say that we have an absence or a paucity of data on using testosterone therapy on active surveillance,” says Helen L. Bernie, DO, MPH...

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Making Sense of BPH: Which Treatment for Which Patient?

May 30

https://grandroundsinurology.com/making-sense-of-bph-which-treatment-for-which-patient-review-of-guidelines-for-bph/ Seth K. Bechis, MD, reviews the 2023 American Urological Association (AUA) guidelines for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)...

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The Effect of Nutraceuticals on Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (LUTS)

May 29

https://www.issm.info/meetings/issm-uncovered-podcast/issm-podcast-season-1-episode-35 Join us in this episode, with guest Giorgio Russo and host Shelly Varod, as we delve into the world of nutraceuticals, those intriguing compounds bridging the...

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What Does Blood In The Urine Mean?

May 20

0:15 What could cause blood to appear in someone's urine? 2:51 Can BPH ever cause blood to appear in the urine? 4:50 What is the procedure of getting a cystoscopy like? 5:47 How easily accessible is Cxbladder? Its out covered by insurance...

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Testosterone Therapy May Be Reasonably Offered to Men on Active Surveillance for Prostate Cancer – Pro/Con

May 12

https://www.urotoday.com/conference-highlights/aua-2024/aua-2024-prostate-cancer/151946-aua-2024-crossfire-controversies-in-urology-testosterone-therapy-may-be-reasonably-offered-to-men-on-active-surveillance-pro-con.html (UroToday.com) Recent...

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Better Urine Stream: Optilume for the Treatment of BPH

May 05

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In this episode we discuss Optilume, a novel treatment for the urinary symptoms experienced by men due to an enlarged or obstructing prostate (BPH). In previous episodes, we have covered a variety of other BPH treatments ranging from the...

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Genetic Testing For Prostate Cancer

Apr 17

0:22 What is the difference between a "genetic" and a "genomic" test? 1:12 How important is genetic or genomic testing to the average prostate cancer patient? 3:31 Do 5% of people have a BRCA mutation? 3:42 Should all prostate cancer...

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Bipolar androgen therapy in prostate cancer: Current evidence and next steps

Apr 17

"We've been doing a lot of work at Johns Hopkins using high-dose testosterone therapies to treat patients with metastatic prostate cancer," says Mark C. Markowski, MD, PhD...

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What's New in Active Surveillance for Prostate Cancer

Mar 29

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In this video, Dr. Aday discusses the latest advancements in active surveillance for prostate cancer. He explains the history of prostate cancer diagnosis and the limitations of the PSA test. He outlines the criteria for eligibility for active...

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The Evolution of Robotic-Assisted Surgery for Prostate Cancer

Mar 17

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18:44-32:10 Surgery video of Robotic Prostatectomy (graphic) Key Takeaways: Dr. Garrett Pullman, a urologist, is giving a presentation on robotic-assisted surgery for prostate cancer. Robotic-assisted surgery has transformed the treatment...

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Leading Theories and Challenges in Translational BPH Research

Mar 15

Unraveling the Mysteries of Benign Prostate Hyperplasia: Insights from Recent Research Benign Prostate Hyperplasia (BPH) continues to present challenges in both understanding its underlying mechanisms and effectively treating its symptoms...

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Testosterone Controversies and Myths- Lecture by Dr. Mohit Khera

Feb 20

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00:29 Testosterone therapy controversies include cardiovascular risk, deep vein thrombosis (DVT), prostate cancer, and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). 01:30 Concerns arise from the misuse of testosterone, with a significant percentage of...

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Understanding Your Hormones

Estradiol (E2)

A form of estrogen produced from testosterone. Important for bone health, mood, and libido. Too high can cause side effects; too low can affect well-being.

DHT

Dihydrotestosterone is a potent androgen derived from testosterone. Affects hair growth, prostate health, and masculinization effects.

Free Testosterone

The biologically active form of testosterone not bound to proteins. Directly available for cellular uptake and biological effects.

Scientific Reference

Lakshman KM, Kaplan B, Travison TG, Basaria S, Knapp PE, Singh AB, LaValley MP, Mazer NA, Bhasin S. The effects of injected testosterone dose and age on the conversion of testosterone to estradiol and dihydrotestosterone in young and older men. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2010 Aug;95(8):3955-64.

DOI: 10.1210/jc.2010-0102 | PMID: 20534765 | PMCID: PMC2913038