New Perspectives on Optimizing Male Hormonal Health
Presented by Heather Hydzik, ND on April 3, 2024
Learning Objectives:
• Explore the roles of testosterone as well as estrogen and progesterone in men's health
• Recognize the signs of andropause and the health impacts of "Low T" beyond erectile dysfunction
• Harness your knowledge of androgen metabolism to improve hormone balance and symptoms.
• Explore non-hormonal therapies to support hormonal changes in men
• Discuss risks and benefits of testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) and address the misconceptions about its impact on prostate and cardiovascular health.
• Unpack the recently (2023) published results of the TRAVERSE trial: cardiovascular safety of testosterone therapy for older men.
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Introduction to Male Hormonal Health
01:00 Testosterone’s Role and Production
02:00 Andropause and Hormonal Decline
03:30 Prevalence and Causes of Low Testosterone
04:45 Aromatase and Estrogen Conversion
06:00 Symptoms and Sequelae of Low T
07:00 Metabolic Syndrome and Testosterone
08:00 Estrogen and Progesterone in Men
09:30 Hormones and Prostate Health
11:00 Testing for Male Hormonal Imbalance
12:30 Analyzing Hormone Metabolism
13:30 Lifestyle and Supplement Support
14:30 Hydroxy Estrogens and Prostate Risk
15:00 Testosterone Therapy Benefits
16:00 Prostate Cancer and Testosterone
17:30 Modifiable Risk Factors
18:30 Cardiovascular Risks and TRT Myths
20:00 Refuting Cardiovascular Risk Claims
21:30 Recent Evidence Supporting TRT
22:45 Traverse Trial Overview
24:15 Testosterone Dosing and Delivery Options
25:45 Safety Precautions for Topical TRT
27:00 TRT and Fertility Concerns
28:30 Alternatives to TRT for Fertility
30:00 Monitoring and Lab Testing
31:30 Lifestyle Foundations: Stress and Exercise
33:30 Nutrition and Gut Microbiome
35:00 DHEA, Zinc, and Herbal Support
36:30 Testosterone-Supportive Botanicals
38:00 Treatment Strategy and Dosing
39:30 Key Takeaways and Final Thoughts