In this episode, Dr. Morgentaler and Dr. Brandon talk about the FDA finally reversing its stance on testosterone risks, what that means for heart health, and why it’s a big win for science—and for patients.
00:07 – FDA's New Stance on Testosterone
In this episode, Dr. Morgentaler and Dr. Brandon unpack the FDA’s surprising move to ease its warning on testosterone—and why it’s such a big deal.
00:46 – Understanding the Black Box Warning
They explain what a black box warning really means and how it ended up on testosterone products in the first place.
03:22 – Testosterone and Cardiovascular Health
The doctors dive into new research showing testosterone may not just be safe—it could actually help protect the heart.
09:15 – FDA's Role and Influence
They explore how the FDA shapes medical decisions, where it gets things right, and where it might be holding us back.
15:53 – Testosterone Treatments for Women
Finally, they touch on the frustrating lack of approved testosterone options for women—and why it’s time that changed.
Resources:
Lincoff, A. M., Bhasin, S., Flevaris, P., Mitchell, L. M., Basaria, S., Boden, W. E., Cunningham, G. R., Granger, C. B., Khera, M., Thompson, I. M., Wang, Q., Wolski, K., Davey, D., Kalahasti, V., Khan, N., Miller, M. G., Snabes, M. C., Chan, A., Dubcenco, E., Li, X., Yi, T., Huang, B., Pencina, K. M., Travison, T. G., & Nissen, S. E. (2023). Cardiovascular safety of testosterone-replacement therapy. The New England Journal of Medicine, 389(2), 107–117. https://doi.org/10.1056/NEJMoa2215025
With Dr. Abraham Morgentaler and Dr. Marianne Brandon
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