When faced with an abnormal prostate specific antigen (PSA) test, Thomas Seager, PhD decided to eschew the normal medical advice and opted to practice daily ice baths instead. Four months later he'd reduced his PSA from 5 to 1.8 ng/dL, indicating no elevated risk of prostate cancer.Along the way, he discovered that his total testosterone had shot up to 1180 ng/dL. In this lecture, Seager explains the mechanism of sex hormone synthesis in the mitochondria that likely explains his spectacular results, and answers questions from the CryoCon 2025 audience about deliberate cold exposure, prostate health, and the importance of total testosterone for mental health.In this powerful presentation from the CryoCon Convention 2025, Seager shares a personal and emotional story excerpted from his book "Uncommon Testosterone." He discusses how cold plunge therapy, specifically ice bath practices, can play a role in optimizing sexual health and overall well-being, touching on aspects of stress management. Thomas P Seager, PhD deep dives into the relationships between cold exposure and testosterone.Timestamps:0:00 PSA from 7.1 down to 1.8 with keto and ice baths.5:50 Sakamoto study: exercise BEFORE cold exposure.7:33 High testosterone doesn't cause prostate cancer, it protects against it.8:22 Ice bath testosterone and women.9:30 Testosterone is synthesized in cholesterol/sex health.11:30 Ice baths suppress hypertrophy? Only when done after exercise.12:50 Vitamin D boosts testosterone? Instead try magnesium, zinc, and boron.13:40 The problem with testosterone research.15:15 People are starting to listen.17:10 Make yourself healthy again.17:45 Question: cold plunge vs cryotherapy.19:01 Question: Ice baths and HRT21:40 Question: Importance of total testosterone vs free testosterone as a biomarker.Cold Exposure and Testosterone: https://www.morozkoforge.com/ice-bath-science/categories/testosterone-sex-health

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