About this episode
In this episode, Dr. Morgentaler talks about how testosterone therapy can help treat erectile dysfunction in men with low testosterone—especially when vascular health isn't the main issue. 00:14 – Testosterone and Erectile Dysfunction: Expert Opinions In this episode, Dr. Morgentaler explains why some experts say testosterone shouldn't be used alone to treat ED—but why that's not the whole story. 01:19 – Personal Experience and Treatment Approach Dr. Morgentaler shares how treating low testosterone alone has helped many of his patients improve erections without ED meds. 03:38 – Key Studies on Testosterone Therapy He compares two major studies—Testosterone Trials and TRAVERSE—to show why results differ based on patients' heart health. 08:28 – Understanding Erectile Function and Testosterone's Role He breaks down how erections work and the key roles testosterone, nerves, blood flow, and the brain all play. 15:03 – Practical Treatment Strategies and Conclusion Dr. Morgentaler outlines his go-to treatment method: start with testosterone, then add ED meds if needed. Resources: 1. The Testosterone Trials (2016): Snyder, P. J., Bhasin, S., Cunningham, G. R., Matsumoto, A. M., Stephens-Shields, A. J., Cauley, J. A., ... & Ellenberg, S. S. (2016). Effects of testosterone treatment in older men. The New England Journal of Medicine, 374(7), 611–624. https://doi.org/10.1056/NEJMoa1506119 2. The TRAVERSE Trial (2023): Bhattacharya, R. K., Harman, S. M., Coviello, A. D., Snyder, P. J., Swerdloff, R. S., Grobler, A., ... & Ellenberg, S. S. (2023). Cardiovascular safety of testosterone-replacement therapy. The New England Journal of Medicine, 388(15), 1349–1360. https://doi.org/10.1056/NEJMoa2215025 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 #TestosteroneTherapy #ErectileDysfunctionTreatment #MensHealth