The Sex Doctors

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 In this episode, Dr. Brandon and Dr. Morgentaler talk about why doctors are still cautious about testosterone and why free testosterone may be a better measure than total testosterone for identifying deficiency. 00:00 Testosterone Backlash Explained — They explore why testosterone still faces resistance in medicine despite decades of research on its biology, benefits, and safety. 04:29 Why Doctors Stay Skeptical — They discuss outdated cancer and heart-risk fears, limited medical-school training, and why many doctors remain uncomfortable prescribing testosterone. 11:32 Free vs Total Testosterone — Dr. Morgentaler explains why free testosterone is the biologically active portion and why total testosterone alone may not tell the full story. 15:38 Free Testosterone Debate — They break down the medical controversy over using free testosterone and discuss new research supporting its importance in identifying deficiency. 19:08 SHBG Masks Deficiency — They explain how high SHBG can make total testosterone look normal or even high while free testosterone remains low and symptoms persist. 24:54 Testing Tips and Wrap — They share how patients can ask for free testosterone and SHBG testing and why symptoms should be considered alongside laboratory numbers. #testosteronedeficiency #medicalEducation #freetestosterone

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 In this episode, Dr. Brandon and Dr. Morgentaler talk about testosterone therapy after severe heart problems, quality of life, and the growing debate over whether AI could ever be considered conscious. 00:00 Touching Heart Failure Letter — A listener asks whether testosterone could help her husband regain strength, energy, libido, and quality of life after surviving severe heart failure. 02:28 Testosterone Trial and Evidence — Dr. Morgentaler discusses research on testosterone in heart failure patients and why symptoms may matter even when levels are technically "normal." 07:52 Finding Help and WTF AI Tease — They share ways to find doctors experienced with testosterone treatment before shifting into their "WTF AI" discussion. 14:26 Claude and Consciousness — The conversation explores whether AI like Claude could seem conscious enough that people begin treating it as if it truly has feelings or awareness. 17:37 Claude's Corner Experiment — They examine Claude's Substack experiment and how its emotional, human-like writing encouraged people to form surprisingly personal connections with it. 24:13 AI in Daily Life Wrap Up — They discuss AI becoming part of everyday life, relationships, communication, and even heartfelt messages between couples. #heartHealth #testosteronetherapy #AIconsciousness

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 In this episode, Dr. Brandon & Dr. Morgentaler talk about Gleason 6 prostate cancer, PSA, testosterone therapy, DHT and estrogen, sexual side effects from medications like finasteride, and the lack of solid evidence for ivermectin as a prostate cancer treatment. 00:00 Welcome and Listener Case – A 65-year-old man with Gleason 6 prostate cancer asks about TRT, PSA changes, sexual symptoms, and his current medication regimen. 02:06 Gleason Score Explained – Dr. Morgentaler breaks down how Gleason scores work and why 3+3 equals the lowest current prostate cancer grade. 04:28 Is Gleason 6 Really Cancer – They discuss why Gleason 6 is considered very low risk and why some experts question whether it should still be labeled cancer. 07:11 TRT Safety and Medication Stack – They review testosterone, anastrozole, finasteride, and how hormone balance may affect both prostate monitoring and sexual function. 11:44 DHT Finasteride and Sexual Side Effects – Dr. Morgentaler explains DHT, questions the value of serum DHT testing, and highlights finasteride's possible sexual side effects. 15:24 Ivermectin PSA Myths and Wrap Up – They address the lack of solid evidence for ivermectin and explain why PSA changes on or off testosterone do not automatically reflect cancer growth. #prostatecancer #testosteronetherapy #sexualhealth

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 In this episode, Dr. Brandon & Dr. Morgentaler talk about male libido and performance issues, testosterone and medication effects, performance anxiety, delayed orgasm, and why women's sexual desire often changes over time in long-term relationships. 00:00 Listener TRT Libido Question – A 50-year-old man asks why TRT helped at first but libido, arousal, sensitivity, and orgasm have since declined. 01:36 Medical Causes and Testosterone Tuning – They explore testosterone levels, medication side effects, and whether adjusting TRT could improve sexual function. 08:53 Anxiety Aging and Practical Fixes – They discuss performance anxiety, normal age-related sexual changes, and ways to increase stimulation and reduce pressure. 17:07 Orgasm Game Plan – Dr. Brandon explains how couples can plan ahead for erection or orgasm difficulties so the moment feels less stressful. 18:38 Evolutionary Libido Gap – They examine why women's desire may decline more than men's over time in long-term relationships. 23:29 Fixing Desire Not Fault – Instead of blaming either partner, they focus on making sex more exciting, increasing attraction, and understanding changing desire. #sexualhealth #testosteronetherapy #relationshipintimacy

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 In this episode, Dr. Brandon & Dr. Morgentaler talk about what high PSA levels really mean, their relationship to prostate cancer, and why an elevated PSA doesn't necessarily rule out testosterone therapy after proper evaluation. 00:00 PSA Basics Explained — PSA is a normal prostate-produced protein, and an elevated level can signal increased prostate cancer risk without meaning cancer is definitely present. 06:45 What High PSA Really Means — PSA is a probability marker: higher levels raise concern, but prostate cancer can occur at low PSA levels and elevated PSA can occur without cancer. 11:51 MRI vs Biopsy Debate — They discuss how prostate MRI can help determine whether a biopsy is necessary, while noting that a negative MRI can still miss some cancers. 15:57 Prostate Biopsy Evolution — Dr. Morgentaler explains how prostate biopsies progressed from manually guided procedures to more precise ultrasound-guided techniques. 18:25 Pain Control and Safer Biopsies — Improved anesthesia and newer transperineal biopsies can reduce discomfort and lower infection risk compared with traditional transrectal approaches. 22:02 Testosterone with High PSA — An elevated PSA should be properly investigated, but if evaluation shows no evidence of prostate cancer, they argue it should not automatically prevent testosterone therapy. #prostatecancer #testosteronetherapy #PSAlevels