Hormone Therapy Myths Debunked (Part 1): Cancer Risk, Estrogen, and Testosterone Truths

In this episode of Proactive Health Care with Excel Medical, host Leif Wombwell sits down with Dr. Peter Fotinos, Medical Director at Excel Medical, to tackle some of the biggest misconceptions around hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for both men and women. From testosterone and prostate cancer to estrogen and breast cancer, Dr. Fotinos breaks down what the latest research really says. Discover why testosterone doesn’t cause prostate cancer, how bioidentical hormones differ from synthetics, and why optimizing multiple hormones—not just one—is essential to health.

Whether you're a man on testosterone therapy or a woman considering estrogen support, this episode sheds light on the myths that might be holding you back from optimal health.

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In this episode, I chat with Dr. Peter Fotinos to unravel the most persistent myths about hormone therapy. Is testosterone dangerous? Does estrogen cause cancer? Should men block estrogen? We unpack the history, research, and real-life clinical evidence behind these questions to help you make informed choices and optimize your hormones with confidence.

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Dr. Peter Fotinos is the Medical Director at Excel Medical and a passionate advocate for proactive, personalized care. With deep experience in hormone therapy for both men and women, he challenges outdated views on HRT and focuses on evidence-based, whole-person strategies to improve health, prevent disease, and enhance quality of life.

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