Myth vs. Fact | Testosterone Increases The Risk of Prostate Cancer
Are you considering going on TRT and worried about the increased risk of prostate cancer? Maybe you're already on testosterone replacement therapy and worried about prostate cancer. In this video, we're going to break down some of the myths and facts around testosterone and its relationship to prostate cancer.
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00:00 Introduction to TRT and Prostate Cancer Concerns
01:25 Understanding Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT)
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01:57 The Science Behind TRT and Prostate Health
So in this video, we're going to look at does testosterone increase prostate cancer risk? And we know that testosterone replacement therapy, or TRT as it's often referred to, is very safe and effective treatment for those with low testosterone. And it helps with the symptoms of hypogonadism or low testosterone like erectile dysfunction, fatigue, low motivation, low mood, even depression.
03:03 Historical Context and Evolving Understanding of TRT
Some, though, for various reasons that we will discuss in this video, worry that it can create or worsen prostate cancer. Now, there are some myths and certainly some facts to both of these. And that's what we're going to spend the bulk of this video discussing. First, though, let's understand a little bit about what TRT is.
07:41 Concluding Thoughts on TRT and Prostate Cancer Risk
So TRT, as I said, testosterone replacement therapy is the process of adding testosterone back to the body. into the body when the body is not making enough and that is called hypogonadism. When this is occurring, many people feel like unmotivated, depressed, lack of energy. So it can really drag down your life and your overall sense of well being.
