Guest: Dr. Erika Schwartz
Testosterone therapy in both men and women continues to be an area of much misinformation for both patients and physicians. Its astonishing that with testosterone therapy being a more mainstream therapy that there continues to be so much confusion. We discuss many of the benefits and applications of testosterone therapy against the backdrop of emerging science.
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Show Notes:
Testosterone: It's Application In Conventional, Alternative & Athletic Enhancement Practices
[5:33] How long has testosterone therapy been available?
- About 50 years.
[5:58] Physicians that discourage TRT often don’t understand the value that it brings.
[8:00] Testosterone is not causing prostate cancer.
- Actual side effects such as acne and hair growth can be managed by adjusting dosages.
[19:31] PSA levels are a misunderstood proxy.
[21:30] The importance of knowing an accurate baseline measure for your hormones.
[24:25] Study: TRT in older men shows a significantly larger response in serum test levels than it does in younger men.
[33:12] Is IM testosterone cypionate 1x/week stable enough?
- It works in a large portion of people.
- Long acting esters have a 28 day delivery, but 50% of the test is delivered in the first 4 days.
- This can lead to undesired sides.
[37:20] Misconceptions on testosterone and why it has become demonized.
- In reality, those with higher testosterone levels are more prone to display random acts of kindness.
[40:30] What levels does Dr. Schwartz like to see in women?
[49:09] Oral vs. topical progesterone?
[57:30] How to prevent gyno and hair loss on 200mg/week.
[1:00:00] The average testosterone level in America is falling.
[1:07:20] Ginger and turmeric tea.
