Do Low Testosterone Levels Cause Prostate Cancer? Harvard Urologist Explains

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In this episode, Dr. Morgentaler talks about how low testosterone—not high—might actually be the real risk factor for prostate cancer, challenging decades of outdated beliefs.


00:28 – Historical Beliefs and Misconceptions

For decades, doctors thought testosterone fueled prostate cancer like gas on a fire—but that fear was based on outdated science.


03:27 – The Traverse Trial: Debunking Myths

A massive 2023 study proved testosterone therapy doesn’t raise prostate cancer risk—finally putting that old myth to rest.


06:00 – Exploring Low Testosterone as a Risk Factor

Now the big question is: could low testosterone actually make prostate cancer more likely?


06:56 – Gleason Scores and Testosterone Levels

Turns out, the more aggressive the cancer, the lower the testosterone levels tend to be.


11:25 – Animal Studies and Final Thoughts

Even lab studies in rats and cancer cells suggest low testosterone may feed tumor growth—flipping the old story on its head.
 
 

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