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Is Testosterone Therapy Safe for Men Over 80? Harvard Urologist Explains
November 2, 2026 · 36:45

Is Testosterone Therapy Safe for Men Over 80? Harvard Urologist Explains

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With Dr. Abraham Morgentaler and Dr. Marianne Brandon Listen to the podcast on all of your favorite platforms: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ec/podcast/the-sex-doctors/id1761813985?l=en-GB Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0apSFzquJXKoOGnmI6ndgT?si=e5a1e482c7ca46c7 Find us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesexdoctors?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesexdoctors YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thesexdoctorspod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesexdoctor LinkedIn (Dr. Abraham): https://www.linkedin.com/in/abraham-morgentaler-md-81628b6 LinkedIn (Dr. Marianne): https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariannebrandon-59224513 X (Dr. Abraham): https://x.com/DrMorgentaler X (Dr. Marianne): https://x.com/drbrandon In this episode, Dr. Brandon & Dr. Morgentaler talk about testosterone pellets, microdosing injections, and why some men experience changes in energy and mood during testosterone replacement therapy. They also discuss how couples can rebuild intimacy after years without sex, the role of hormone therapy in long-term relationships, and new research on testosterone treatment in men over 80, including concerns about prostate cancer, cardiovascular health, and age-related treatment decisions. YOUTUBE TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Listener Question: Testosterone Pellets vs. Microdosing 06:00 How Long Do Testosterone Pellets Last? 09:00 Is Daily Testosterone Microdosing Necessary? 12:00 Why the Testosterone Honeymoon Period Fades 15:00 Weekly Injections vs. Long-Acting Testosterone 19:00 Why Men Stop Testosterone Treatment 23:00 Can Changing Your TRT Schedule Help? 26:00 How to Bring Intimacy Back After 40 Years of Marriage 34:00 How Couples Can Rebuild Sexual Connection 38:00 Vaginal Hormones, Lubrication, and Physical Intimacy 42:00 Is Testosterone Therapy Safe for Men Over 80? 50:00 Why Doctors Hesitate to Treat Older Men 1:05:00 New Research on Testosterone in Men Over 80 1:14:00 Prostate Cancer and Cardiovascular Outcomes 1:18:00 Blood Pressure Changes During Testosterone Therapy 1:22:00 Should Age Determine Who Gets Testosterone? #testosteronetherapy #menshealth #hormonetherapy

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