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Whether you’re considering testosterone therapy, navigating hormone-related issues, or just interested in optimizing your health, this episode offers critical insights that could reshape your understanding of testosterone and its role in overall well-being.
Who is Abraham Morgentaler?
Dr. Abraham Morgentaler is a leading expert in men’s health and a pioneer in the treatment of testosterone deficiency. His research helped overturn the long-held belief that testosterone therapy increases prostate cancer risk, and he has published over 200 scientific articles on testosterone, prostate cancer, and male sexual health. A Harvard-trained urologist, he is currently the Blavatnik Faculty Fellow in Health and Longevity at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Morgentaler is also the founder of Men’s Health Boston and co-founder of the Androgen Society, and he continues to educate clinicians worldwide through his virtual fellowship and best-selling books on men's health.
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