The Penis Project Podcast: Breaking Taboos in Men’s Sexual Health

184: Prostate cancer and testosterone levels – a lived experience.


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In this episode, Melissa and Shane dive deep into health topics encountered by Shane, including  personal experiences with prostate cancer, low testosterone, and hormone replacement therapy. They cover: 

  1. Health Management and Responsibility 
    • The significance of individual responsibility in monitoring and managing personal health. 
      • Exploring the role of hormone levels in cell regeneration and cancer development, with Melissa sharing a study on how low testosterone might increase the risk of high-grade prostate cancer. 
      •   Testosterone Replacement Therapy 

        • Benefits and challenges of testosterone replacement therapy for mood, energy, and overall well-being. 
          • Shane shares his journey with prostate cancer, from diagnosis to treatment, and how low testosterone influenced his health management. 
            • A discussion on therapy options, dosage adjustments, and the importance of regular monitoring for optimal health outcomes. 
            •   Practical Health Tools 

              • Shane and Melissa discuss the W-912 massage pen for nerve stimulation, used to improve recovery post-surgery and general nerve health. [Link included below] *note this is Shane’s experience and not a professional endorsement by Melissa 
              • Tune in to hear Shane’s unique insights on his hormone health, his journey through cancer recovery, and taking charge of personal health through informed decisions and proactive measures. 

                 

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                Websites: 

                https://melissahadleybarrett.com   Men’s health only 

                https://rshealth.com.au/  All genders 

                http://www.menshealthphysiotherapy.com.au/ 

                http://prost.com.au/ 

                  

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                https://m.facebook.com/p/Melissa-Hadley-Barrett-100085237672685/ 

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                https://www.instagram.com/restorativehealth.clinic/ 

                TikTok: @melissahadleybarrett 

                YouTube: Melissa Hadley Barrett 

                Linkedin: 

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                 TEDX 

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