The Sex Doctors

What Happens When Testosterone Drops? A Top Harvard Urologist Explains


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In this episode, Dr. Brandon & Dr. Abraham Morgentaler talk about testosterone myths, low testosterone treatment, SSRIs and sexual desire, mood and aggression, and debate whether testosterone therapy is being overused or unfairly criticized in modern medicine. 00:00 Listener Comment and Evolution Talk – Dr. Brandon and Dr. Abraham Morgentaler discuss evolutionary psychology, sex, and how human behavior may still be deeply tied to biology and evolution. 03:31 Stump the Professor Testosterone and Cialis – The doctors debate free vs total testosterone and whether low-dose daily Cialis has benefits beyond treating erectile dysfunction. 09:09 SSRIs Desire Shifts and Testosterone Aggression – They explore whether SSRIs can affect sexual desire or identity and unpack the common belief that testosterone increases aggression. 17:37 Roid Rage Reality Check – Dr. Morgentaler explains why true "roid rage" is usually linked to extreme steroid abuse rather than normal testosterone therapy. 18:29 Testosterone and Mood – The conversation focuses on how low testosterone may contribute to low mood, lack of motivation, and depressive symptoms in some men. 24:12 Overprescribed Debate – The episode closes with a discussion on whether testosterone therapy is overprescribed or if many symptomatic men are actually being undertreated. 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 #sexualhealth #testosteronetherapy #mentalhealth

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