#462 Male Hypogonadism Pearls with Dr. Bradley Anawalt: Insights on Testosterone Deficiency

#462 Male Hypogonadism Pearls with Dr. Bradley Anawalt: Insights on Testosterone Deficiency

Author: The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast November 18, 2024 Duration: 1:31:40
Risks/benefits in older males, when to test, fertility considerations, and more.

Master male hypogonadism diagnosis and management. Discover when and how to test, how to tackle confounding conditions, and why lifestyle changes may be more effective than testosterone therapy in certain patients. We are joined by Dr. Brad Anawalt, an expert in endocrine care, to guide us through the essentials.

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Show Segments

  • Intro
  • Case 1
  • History and Physical 
  • Laboratory Testing 
  • Effect of Lifestyle on Testosterone
  • Case 2
  • Prostate and Cardiovascular risk
  • Treatment Options and Considerations
  • Secondary Causes of Hypogonadism
  • Case 3
  • Testicular Size and Klinefelter Syndrome
  • hCG and Clomiphene
  • Monitoring and Follow-Up
  • Take-Home Points
  • Outro

Credits

  • Written and produced by Paul Wurtz MD. Show notes, cover art, and infographic also created by Paul Wurtz MD. 
  • Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP   
  • Reviewer: Sai S Achi MD, MBA, FACP
  • Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP
  • Technical Production: PodPaste
  • Guest: Bradley D. Anawalt MD

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