Testosterone Explained: The Biggest Myths, Benefits & Risks Harvard Urologist Explains

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 the relationship between testosterone and prostate health, including whether testosterone causes prostate enlargement, affects urinary symptoms, or influences prostate cancer risk. They also discuss research on testosterone therapy for women, the connection between low testosterone and mortality, and emerging studies exploring whether testosterone may influence biological aging, sleep quality, and the Klotho gene associated with longevity. 00:00 Does Testosterone Cause Prostate Enlargement? 01:15 Testosterone and Urinary Symptoms 02:30 Can Testosterone Prevent Prostate Enlargement? 03:35 Testosterone Therapy for Women 05:00 Low Testosterone and Mortality Risk 06:15 Testosterone and Prostate Cancer 07:30 Understanding PSA Levels 08:45 How Sleep Affects Testosterone 10:00 Can Testosterone Slow Biological Aging? 11:15 The Science Behind the Klotho Gene 12:45 Testosterone and Epigenetic Aging #testosteronetherapy #hormonehealth #prostatehealth #healthyaging