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In this episode, Dr. Morgentaler talks about how testosterone therapy can help treat erectile dysfunction in men with low testosterone—especially when vascular health isn't the main issue. 00:14 – Testosterone and Erectile Dysfunction: Expert Opinions In this episode, Dr. Morgentaler explains why some experts say testosterone shouldn't be used alone to treat ED—but why that's not the whole story. 01:19 – Personal Experience and Treatment Approach Dr. Morgentaler shares how treating low testosterone alone has helped many of his patients improve erections without ED meds. 03:38 – Key Studies on Testosterone Therapy He compares two major studies—Testosterone Trials and TRAVERSE—to show why results differ based on patients' heart health. 08:28 – Understanding Erectile Function and Testosterone's Role He breaks down how erections work and the key roles testosterone, nerves, blood flow, and the brain all play. 15:03 – Practical Treatment Strategies and Conclusion Dr. Morgentaler outlines his go-to treatment method: start with testosterone, then add ED meds if needed. Resources: 1. The Testosterone Trials (2016): Snyder, P. J., Bhasin, S., Cunningham, G. R., Matsumoto, A. M., Stephens-Shields, A. J., Cauley, J. A., ... & Ellenberg, S. S. (2016). Effects of testosterone treatment in older men. The New England Journal of Medicine, 374(7), 611–624. https://doi.org/10.1056/NEJMoa1506119 2. The TRAVERSE Trial (2023): Bhattacharya, R. K., Harman, S. M., Coviello, A. D., Snyder, P. J., Swerdloff, R. S., Grobler, A., ... & Ellenberg, S. S. (2023). Cardiovascular safety of testosterone-replacement therapy. The New England Journal of Medicine, 388(15), 1349–1360. https://doi.org/10.1056/NEJMoa2215025 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 #TestosteroneTherapy #ErectileDysfunctionTreatment #MensHealth
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In this episode, Dr. Morgentaler talks about how testosterone therapy can help treat erectile dysfunction in men with low testosterone—especially when vascular health isn't the main issue. 00:14 – Testosterone and Erectile Dysfunction: Expert Opinions In this episode, Dr. Morgentaler explains why some experts say testosterone shouldn't be used alone to treat ED—but why that's not the whole story. 01:19 – Personal Experience and Treatment Approach Dr. Morgentaler shares how treating low testosterone alone has helped many of his patients improve erections without ED meds. 03:38 – Key Studies on Testosterone Therapy He compares two major studies—Testosterone Trials and TRAVERSE—to show why results differ based on patients' heart health. 08:28 – Understanding Erectile Function and Testosterone's Role He breaks down how erections work and the key roles testosterone, nerves, blood flow, and the brain all play. 15:03 – Practical Treatment Strategies and Conclusion Dr. Morgentaler outlines his go-to treatment method: start with testosterone, then add ED meds if needed. Resources: 1. The Testosterone Trials (2016): Snyder, P. J., Bhasin, S., Cunningham, G. R., Matsumoto, A. M., Stephens-Shields, A. J., Cauley, J. A., ... & Ellenberg, S. S. (2016). Effects of testosterone treatment in older men. The New England Journal of Medicine, 374(7), 611–624. https://doi.org/10.1056/NEJMoa1506119 2. The TRAVERSE Trial (2023): Bhattacharya, R. K., Harman, S. M., Coviello, A. D., Snyder, P. J., Swerdloff, R. S., Grobler, A., ... & Ellenberg, S. S. (2023). Cardiovascular safety of testosterone-replacement therapy. The New England Journal of Medicine, 388(15), 1349–1360. https://doi.org/10.1056/NEJMoa2215025 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 #TestosteroneTherapy #ErectileDysfunctionTreatment #MensHealth

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