Chapter
The Complications of Hormone Replacement Therapy
1:34:00 - 1:41:35 (07:35)
Hormone replacement therapy is complex and should not be taken lightly, as many people are not receiving the proper prescriptions for their individual issues. Synthetic compounds such as testosterone, estrogen and growth hormone were created to isolate and treat issues with the hypothalamus, pituitary or target tissue, however, many TRT clinics are not providing proper prescriptions to effectively treat their patients.
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Some people may think that having more testosterone while reducing estrogen is good, but this can be dangerous.
1:34:00 - 1:37:21 (03:21)
Summary
Some people may think that having more testosterone while reducing estrogen is good, but this can be dangerous. A study on pre-diabetic men found that normalized testosterone can improve exercise and other activities, but it's important to be aware of the potential issues.
ChapterThe Complications of Hormone Replacement Therapy
EpisodeDr. Peter Attia: Exercise, Nutrition, Hormones for Vitality & Longevity
PodcastHuberman Lab
Synthetic compounds such as testosterone, estrogen, and related growth hormones were designed to treat syndromes related to the hypothalamus, pituitary, or target tissues such as the ovaries or testes.
1:37:21 - 1:39:33 (02:12)
Summary
Synthetic compounds such as testosterone, estrogen, and related growth hormones were designed to treat syndromes related to the hypothalamus, pituitary, or target tissues such as the ovaries or testes. Treating low testosterone in someone not receiving enough pituitary signaling should not use more testosterone, especially when they have the cells to produce it.
ChapterThe Complications of Hormone Replacement Therapy
EpisodeDr. Peter Attia: Exercise, Nutrition, Hormones for Vitality & Longevity
PodcastHuberman Lab
TRT clinics nowadays are prescribing lower doses of testosterone, injected more frequently, and microdosing astrozole instead of the traditional way of hitting people with multiple milligrams of it.
1:39:33 - 1:41:35 (02:01)
Summary
TRT clinics nowadays are prescribing lower doses of testosterone, injected more frequently, and microdosing astrozole instead of the traditional way of hitting people with multiple milligrams of it.