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In this episode, Dr. Brandon and Dr. Morgentaler discuss how self-reflection, emotional honesty, and open conversations about sex and respect can help partners improve their relationships and deepen intimacy.
- 00:05 – Media Interaction on Testosterone: Dr. Brandon and Dr. Morgentaler talk about reviewing a media graphic on testosterone benefits and risks.
- 00:47 – Understanding Erythrocytosis and Clots: They explain how high red blood cell counts don’t always mean higher risk for clots.
- 02:10 – Testosterone Therapy and Red Blood Cell Count: Testosterone can raise red blood cells—but that doesn’t mean it causes harm.
- 03:26 – Debating the Risks of Testosterone: They share how major studies show testosterone does not raise clot or heart risks.
- 16:51 – Conclusion and Takeaways: The big takeaway: testosterone therapy does not cause blood clots.
Resources
- Mayo Clinic Proceedings Article: Lincoff, A. M., Bhasin, S., Flevaris, P., Mitchell, L. M., Basaria, S., Boden, W. E., Cunningham, G. R., Granger, C. B., Khera, M., Thompson, I. M., Wang, Q., Wolski, K., Davey, D., Kalahasti, V., Khan, N., Miller, M. G., Snabes, M. C., Chan, A., Dubcenco, E., … Nissen, S. E. (2023). Cardiovascular safety of testosterone-replacement therapy. The New England Journal of Medicine, 389(2), 107–117. https://doi.org/10.1056/NEJMoa2215025
- TRAVERSE Study (NEJM): Lincoff, A. M., Bhasin, S., Flevaris, P., Mitchell, L. M., Basaria, S., Boden, W. E., Cunningham, G. R., Granger, C. B., Khera, M., Thompson, I. M., Wang, Q., Wolski, K., Davey, D., Kalahasti, V., Khan, N., Miller, M. G., Snabes, M. C., Chan, A., Dubcenco, E., … Nissen, S. E. (2023). Cardiovascular safety of testosterone-replacement therapy. The New England Journal of Medicine, 389(2), 107–117. https://doi.org/10.1056/NEJMoa2215025
