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Understanding Testosterone Replacement Therapy
TLDR This podcast episode covers all aspects of testosterone and testosterone replacement therapy, emphasizing the importance of understanding the benefits, risks, and misconceptions associated with declining testosterone levels in both men and women. It also explores the controversy surrounding testosterone replacement therapy (TRT), discussing its potential impact on cardiovascular disease and prostate cancer risks, and provides insights into the regulation of testosterone in the body.
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The episode discusses all aspects of testosterone and testosterone replacement therapy, including physiology, benefits, risks, and misconceptions, emphasizing the importance of understanding this topic for both individuals with low testosterone levels and those around them.
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The episode delves into the topic of testosterone and testosterone replacement therapy, highlighting the importance of understanding the implications, benefits, and risks associated with declining testosterone levels in both men and women.
05:37
The discussion delves into the controversy surrounding testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) and its potential impact on cardiovascular disease and prostate cancer risks, emphasizing the importance of understanding the details and implications through visual aids and scientific literature.
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Bioavailable testosterone includes both free testosterone and testosterone bound to albumin, with symptoms tracking more closely with free testosterone clinically, as testosterone functions by binding to androgen receptors to regulate gene transcription, with dihydrotestosterone being a more potent form converted from testosterone.
11:40
The body regulates testosterone through a feedback loop involving the hypothalamus, pituitary gland, and testes, where low testosterone leads to increased secretion of LH and FSH, while high testosterone inhibits their production.
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Testosterone regulation involves a feedback loop, with high LH and FSH but low testosterone indicating testicular issues, while low LH and FSH with low testosterone suggest central problems, often linked to sleep deprivation and stress.
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