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With Dr. Abraham Morgentaler and Dr. Marianne Brandon

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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04:29 Why Doctors Stay Skeptical — They discuss outdated cancer and heart-risk fears, limited medical-school training, and why many doctors remain uncomfortable prescribing testosterone.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.

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