Testosterone Clinics Sell Virility: Side Effects Sometimes Included

madman

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Tread lightly when it comes to who is treating you!

Those run of the mill dime a dozen T-mills run rampant!

Many of these clinics will jack you up on T from the get-go!

The podcasters are not painting the full picture when it comes to some of the sides that we could easily pick apart here but you get the point!

Unfortunately the guy being treated had a terrible experience.

Loss of libido 4 weeks in, where did we hear that one before LOL!





Testosterone therapy is booming, touting a boost at the gym and in the bedroom, but the potential side effects (like infertility) are less well known. WSJ’s Rolfe Winkler on the clinics making millions on this growing industry.








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*Dr. Miner explains who makes appropriate candidates for testosterone therapy, emphasizing the importance of both low levels and clinical symptoms, while cautioning against the trend of younger men seeking treatment purely for body image concerns


* Dr. Miner addresses safety concerns, citing the TRAVERSE study's findings that proper testosterone replacement doesn't increase cardiovascular risks.



* He explores the relationship between testosterone, weight loss, and diabetes management, while emphasizing the need for comprehensive evaluation and appropriate patient.





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Martin Miner discusses a Wall Street Journal article highlighting concerns about testosterone clinics and replacement therapy. Dr. Miner explains who makes appropriate candidates for testosterone therapy, emphasizing the importance of both low levels and clinical symptoms, while cautioning against the trend of younger men seeking treatment purely for body image concerns. He discusses how testosterone deficiency often accompanies metabolic syndrome and other conditions, including post-COVID effects. Dr. Miner addresses safety concerns, citing the TRAVERSE study's findings that proper testosterone replacement doesn't increase cardiovascular risks. The conversation highlights the distinction between legitimate medical treatment and profit-driven clinics charging premium prices for medications. He explores the relationship between testosterone, weight loss, and diabetes management, while emphasizing the need for comprehensive evaluation and appropriate patient.
 
 

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