Ep. 188 Testosterone Therapy Today: Clinical Advances and Safety with Dr. Abraham Morgentaler

What is the role of testosterone therapy in prostate cancer? Urologist Dr. Abraham Morgentaler of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard Medical School joins host Dr. Jose Silva to discuss the evolution of testosterone therapies, modern testosterone treatments, and how to integrate testosterone replacement therapy into your practice. --- CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR KYZATREX™ https://www.kyzatrex.com --- SYNPOSIS Dr. Morgenhaler starts by sharing his pioneering journey with testosterone replacement therapy starting in the 1980s, challenging long-held beliefs that it increases prostate cancer risk. He highlights key studies to debunk myths about testosterone’s dangers and emphasizes the ability to improve patients’ quality of life. Further, he discusses modern treatment options and provides practical advice for safely initiating testosterone replacement therapy. Finally, he discusses its use in patients with a history of prostate cancer and emphasizes the importance of individualized treatment plans. --- TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Introduction 03:04 - Historical Perspectives on Testosterone and Prostate Cancer 21:31 - Evolution of Testosterone Treatments 31:16 - Testosterone and Prostate Cancer: A Controversial History 35:42 - Treating Prostate Cancer Patients with Testosterone 37:12 - A Case Study 43:05 - Shifting Perspectives 57:15 - Final Thoughts --- RESOURCES T4L Education https://t4leducation.com/ Marius Pharmaceuticals https://mariuspharma.com/ Testosterone Replacement in Prostate Cancer Survivors URO98 https://www.backtable.com/shows/urology/podcasts/98/testosterone-replacement-in-prostate-cancer-survivors Men's Health & Testosterone Replacement Therapy URO114 https://www.backtable.com/shows/urology/podcasts/114/mens-health-testosterone-replacement-therapy Testosterone & Hypogonadism: A Clinical Perspective URO124 https://www.backtable.com/shows/urology/podcasts/124/testosterone-hypogonadism-a-clinical-perspective Testosterone: Navigating Options & Implementation in Clinical Practice URO 125 https://www.backtable.com/shows/urology/podcasts/125/testosterone-navigating-options-implementation-in-clinical-practice