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TRT: Your Complete Guide to Safe Dosing, Risks, and Boosting Longevity

18 Nov 2025

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Pre-Order The Forever Strong PLAYBOOK and receive exclusive bonuses: https://drgabriellelyon.com/playbook/Want ad-free episodes, exclusives and access to community Q&As? Subscribe to Forever Strong Insider: https://foreverstrong.supercast.comIn this compilation episode, Dr. Gabrielle Lyon is joined by the top experts in Testosterone and men's health treatments. You'll learn:- The Testosterone Truth: Why aging alone doesn't drop T levels and why acquisition of conditions like obesity is the real culprit.- The Numbers Game: Why the standard "low T" cutoff is misleading and why you must check your Free Testosterone.- ED as a Warning: How erectile dysfunction is a sensitive marker of overall health and heart risk.- Treatment Protocols: The efficacy of Cialis/Viagra for both erections and cardiac protection, and the risks of unchecked influencer advice on steroids.- Lifestyle Power: The direct link between muscle mass, exercise, and sexual function—and why the penis is the "first to go" when overall health declines.----------Chapter Markers0:00 - Testosterone is a Brain Hormone0:40 - Debunking the Myth: Male Menopause (Andropause) Doesn't Exist1:33 - The Dangers of Unchecked Influencer Advice on Testosterone3:07 - Defining Testosterone Deficiency: Symptoms vs. Signs5:10 - The Arbitrary Number: Why Guidelines Disagree on Low T8:29 - Free Testosterone: The Most Reliable Indicator of Male Health15:28 - TRT vs. Steroids: Defining the Line and Risks18:59 - The Real Risks of TRT: Infertility and Hematocrit22:36 - The Shocking Backstory: Challenging the Prostate Cancer Myth26:40 - Erectile Dysfunction (ED) and Lifestyle Modification29:21 - Shockwave Therapy for ED: The Science and the Cash Business33:53 - Penile Tissue Atrophy and Venous Leak37:25 - The Role of Muscle Mass, Sarcopenia, and Sexual Function39:41 - The Single Best Marker for Male Health: Erectile Function42:02 - The Science of Cialis and Viagra (PDE5 Inhibitors)45:49 - The Viagra Story: From Heart Drug to ED Cure50:50 - Tadalafil (Cialis) as a Triple-Threat Drug (Cardiac, Urinary, Sexual)53:57 - The Role of Testosterone in Female Sexual Function55:20 - Hypogonadism: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Fertility RiskDr. Abraham Morgentaler is an Associate Clinical Professor of Urology at Harvard Medical School and founder of Men's Health Boston. He is an internationally recognized expert in men's health, particularly known for his pioneering work in testosterone therapy. Dr. Morgentaler is credited with reversing the long-held belief that testosterone therapy causes prostate cancer and is the author of several books on men's health. Dr. Kohler is the co-founder of the Erectile Restoration Outcomes Study (EROS) penile implant registry. In addition to his clinical and research activities, Dr. Kohler is active in education, providing mentorship to residents and fellows.Dr. Mo Khera is Mohit Khera, M.D., M.B.A., M.P.H., a urologist and professor at Baylor College of Medicine. He is an expert in male and female sexual dysfunction and testosterone replacement therapy, and his work focuses on male infertility, sexual dysfunction, and declining testosterone levels. He is also the President of the Sexual Medicine Society of North America. This episode is brought to you by:Hollowsocks.comCozy Earth - cozyearth.com/DRLYON for up to 40% offTimeline - Get 20% off your order at https://timeline.com/LYON Our Place - Save up to 35% sitewide through December 2nd at fromourplace.comDisclaimer: The Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Podcast and YouTube are for general information purposes only and do not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing, or other professional health...

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The Science of Optimizing Your Testosterone | Abraham Morgentaler, MD

04 Mar 2025

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TRT: Your Complete Guide to Safe Dosing, Risks, and Boosting Longevity

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