On this episode of BackTable Urology, Dr. Mike Hsieh (UC San Diego) interviews Dr. Larry Lipshultz (Baylor College of Medicine) about his journey to becoming a renowned specialist in male infertility and reproductive medicine.
First, Dr. Lipshultz explains how he became interested in urology by working in a basic sciences surgery laboratory with a urologist. He became passionate about doing research in male infertility as an intern after hearing a Grand Rounds lecture...
First, Dr. Khera explains how comorbid conditions, such as diabetes, metabolic syndrome, and obesity, can decrease testosterone levels as men age. We also discuss the importance of the four pillars of health - diet, exercise, sleep, and stress reduction - and the role of weight loss in increasing natural testosterone levels. Additionally, Dr. Kera outlines the lab results he orders to confirm hypogonadism, which includes testosterone, free testosterone, LH, FSH, prolactin, estradiol, DHT, TSH, IGF-1, and vitamins D and B12.
Welcome to Fertility and Other F Words, where Drs. Amy and Larry tackle fertility, sexual health, and everything in between—no topic too taboo, no question off limits.
Dr. Amy Pearlman is a urologist and sexual medicine specialist dedicated to helping men and women optimize their sexual, hormonal, and overall health. After directing the men’s health program at the University of Iowa, she co-founded the Prime Institute in Miami with her twin sister, focusing on personalized, evidence-based...
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